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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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A digital approach to enabling a world-class learning estate

The Scottish Futures Trust has launched a new Standard Information Management Plan which will enhance infrastructure delivery and performance within the Scottish Government’s £1bn Learning Estate Investment Programme.

Estimators: Why automate takeoffs?

As an estimator, you know takeoffs are a major part of every project – this is where the On-Screen Takeoff function in Access ConQuest Estimating can help.

3D laser scanning’s mobile moment has arrived: Is your business ready?

Mobile 3D laser scanning is emerging as a valuable tool to gather building information in greater detail while saving time and money - and improving worker safety.

How can the construction industry optimise digital engineering?

Advanced building materials, smart buildings, BIM, digital twins, and modern methods of construction are amongst the more transformative technologies set to shape digital engineering.

Digital technology supports HS2’s supply chain management

Digital transformation helps EKFB maximise project performance across an 80km section of the UK’s new high-speed rail link between London, Birmingham and the North.

Landmark updates its data and mapping service

Landmark Information updates its Promap mapping and data service following the launch of Ordnance Survey’s (OS) new geospatial data platform.

5 mobile systems that can improve construction workflows

Mobile systems backed with cloud-based technologies offer construction sites a previously unseen level of convenience and ease-of-use. Bryan Christiansen of Limble CMMS looks at five of these systems and how they can improve construction workflows.

IoT data: Maximising its value

Nick Sacke, head of IoT and products at Comms365, explains that stakeholders need to fully understand how to integrate these new data sources into existing data platforms and get the most value from it.

Strathclyde researchers to develop remote building inspections

Researchers at the University of Strathclyde have received £35,000 funding to develop an online platform for remote building inspection.

National Digital Twin: Data for the Public Good

The concept of digital twins is neither new nor lacking successful real-world use cases. Asite discusses the move towards a National Digital Twin.

FIS updates BIM toolbox for specialist contractors

The Finishes and Interior Sector (FIS) has launched an updated BIM toolbox to enable specialist contractors to develop and deliver a BIM implementation plan.

Hilson Moran turns to Bluebeam Revu to drive production efficiency

As a multidisciplinary practice offering design services, Hilson Moran has significantly increased its investment in digital solutions. A change in philosophy came with the successful implementation of Bluebeam Revu.

Atkins and nPlan collaborate to drive project delivery

Atkins has formed a partnership with artificial intelligence technology start-up company, nPlan, to explore new data-driven contracting models for major project delivery.

Helgolandkai: BIM pilot project in port construction

In Wilhelmshaven, a 130-year-old quay is once again writing engineering history as a BIM pilot project.

Buildots raises $16m to bring AI to construction management

Buildots has secured $16m in funding to leverage the power of AI to track, analyse and provide actionable data for construction project teams.

How do you get the rest of your team on board for software investment?

The Access Group has created this guide for those wanting to introduce new software into their organisation, and how you go about tackling reservations and building a strong business case for the software.

Driverless vehicles: Coming to a city street near you soon…

Driverless cars promised cities much, but have conspicuously failed to arrive – has something gone wrong with driverless technology?

UWE Bristol joins consortium to drive innovation in construction

The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) has been announced as a member of a £16m consortium which aims to drive innovation across infrastructure projects in the UK.

Creating a digital map of underground assets

The Geospatial Commission has partnered with Ordnance Survey and the Greater London Authority to develop a National Underground Asset Register that will digitally map the world beneath our feet.

Integrating new technologies in the planning industry

Keano Chang, president and Allar Ahtmann, chairman of iknowa look at the new technologies that are addressing inefficiencies in the planning industry, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).

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