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3D laser scanning for land surveying can help map the UK’s ageing rail network

Land surveying is an essential part of maintaining and modernising British rail. Terrestrial laser scanning and mobile LiDAR, along with drones, can be the precision measurement tools that help get the system back on track.

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FARO® – 3D measurement technology

FARO is the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement technology, it develops and markets computer-aided measurement and imaging devices and software.

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Partnership secures funding to re-imagine BIM in housebuilding

OpenBIM specialist xbim and property logbook company Chimni have been awarded an InnovateUK grant to re-imagine BIM use in the housebuilding industry.

Hands-free jetpack to improve construction site maintenance

The world’s first hands-free jetpack created by two British entrepreneurs has been revealed – using a VTOL system for safe, precision landings.

[VIDEO] Skanska develops new prototype robot

Skanska has been working with a consortium of technology companies to develop a prototype robotic platform that can navigate construction sites and carry out pre-programmed activities.

Promoting consensus at the heart of digitalising the construction industry

Peter Caplehorn, chief executive of the CPA and Keith Waller, programme director at the CIH, explore how the LEXiCON project will enable a consensus process to help the construction industry on its digitalisation journey.

How digital twins are reimagining the future of transportation

Steve Cockerell, industry marketing director for transportation at Bentley Systems, discusses how digital twins are reimagining the future of transport.

3D digital twin platform integrates with Procore

Cupix has expanded the integration of its CupixWorks 3D digital twin platform with Procore Technologies.

Registration opens for 2021 Vectorworks Design Summit

Design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. has opened the registration for its sixth Vectorworks Design Summit.

The future of the AEC industry and the evolution of SCIA

In light of SCIA Engineer's new structural engineering software update – Irca Schepers, account manager at SCIA, interviewed Hilde Sevens, CEO at SCIA and Viktor Várkonyi, chief division officer at the Nemetschek group about the trends and the future of the AEC industry.

[VIDEO] Collaboration corner: Coordination and Soft Landings

In this episode of Rhys Lewis’s ‘collaboration corner’, Revizto returns to London to talk to AEC experts about real BIM projects, the challenges and discusses how Revizto’s integrated collaboration software is helping overcome co-ordination headache.

National Highways to deliver digital twin of UK road network

National Highways’ has set out plans to deliver a digital twin of the UK’s road network that can predict the time and location of potholes and other maintenance issues.

How a Formula 1 mindset can revolutionise digital twins in construction

Complementing BIM with digital twinning is an F1-inspired approach that can significantly improve the potential of construction projects. It requires a certain discipline, explains Patrick Lane-Nott, director of engineering at hyperTunnel.

BIM and the golden thread: Real world impact of technology

When it comes to construction site productivity, the possibility that technology can offer is cosmic. Even though companies are at different stages of digital adoption, we can all agree that the benefits on offer are numerous. But what do these impacts look like in real life, especially in regards to productivity? Roy Danon from Buildots explains.

The Hickman: Digital twin delivers the ‘world’s smartest building’

The Hickman in London has become the first building in the world to achieve a Platinum rating from SmartScore, the certification scheme for smart buildings.

BIM consultancy expands despite pandemic challenges

BIM consultancy, BIMBox has doubled its team following 2020-21 growth, as the company defies pandemic-era challenges.

The growing reach of reality capture

As the UK looks to life after Covid, MEP professionals are turning to reality capture technology as part of the great urban planning rethink, says Jerry Hardy, director of marketing at FARO.

Improve audit trails and collaboration to prevent construction mishaps

In order to avoid construction mishaps, we must improve audit trails and collaboration, says Tamara Higham, marketing executive at Viewpoint.

Building safety: Weaving the golden thread of information

A new policy paper from the Building Regulations Advisory Committee has set out the definition and principles that will guide the development and implementation of the golden thread of information, a key recommendation of Dame Judith Hackitt’s Building a Safer Future report.

Lonely BIM: Adoption, engagement and Better Information Management

BIM has struggled to gain a foothold in the housing sector but BIM4Housing chair George Stevenson believes the last 18 months is beginning to change long-held misconceptions about BIM’s potential.

Bluebeam to host first virtual XCON Anywhere conference

Collaborative software provider Bluebeam has revealed the details for a two-day virtual conference aimed at the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industries.

Project coordination: Ditching paper through digital transformation

Australian firm Bornhorst + Ward has turned to digital technology to coordinate projects.

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