Digital Construction News

Nick Cowley, managing director of Euramax, explores how digital twin technology could benefit the modular construction industry.

Asite has launched a research report examining how the construction industry can adapt to survive, using digital technologies in the face of Covid-19.

Lee McDougall, geomatic director at building consultancy and architecture practice AHR, explains how technology can help us safely attend our workplaces where we are required to do so, as we all adjust to the “new normal”.

Bentley Systems and Microsoft Corp will be joining forces to focus on advancing infrastructure for smart city urban planning and smart construction.

BRE has won a joint bid with Advanced Construction Information Development Ltd (A.C.I.D.) to expand the delivery of BIM in Hong Kong.

Jonny Hayes, a civil engineering technology expert from The Access Group, explains how implementing the right systems can help streamline many of the day-to-day processes draining resources, allowing teams to increase the speed, accuracy and reporting of their tenders.

BIM for structural engineering has typically been hampered by various issues. The lack of an integrated yet flexible design solution for the entire project team leads to inefficient working methods and manual errors. Combined with the trend towards larger projects, greater detail and freeform shapes, it is clear that structural engineering workflows need to adapt to meet all these requirements.

The Centre for Digital Built Britain, as part of the Construction Innovation Hub, is supporting a ground-breaking commercial development. Thayla Zomer, a research student embedded in the project team, reports on her work assessing the benefits to industry of applying Modern Methods of Construction and a digital delivery approach to a commercial development.

Ideate Software has been announced as a Gold Sponsor of the first Autodesk University that is entirely digital and free to attend.

Asite has been chosen to enhance collaboration and construction management across Paynters’ project portfolio in Queensland, Australia.

Asite has been named as finalists in four categories at this year’s Construction Computing Awards.

Mitie has helped Vodafone UK save 100-gigawatt hours (GWh) of energy in three years, the equivalent of 25,000 tonnes of CO2.

Digital tools and processes play a vital role in enabling a smooth transition from building construction to operation, says David Philp, digital impact director at Construction Innovation Hub.

Network Rail is working with technology startup, nPlan to use machine learning technology across its projects, with the aim of transforming the way it's major rail projects are delivered.

HS2 is the first major infrastructure programme to adopt digital engineering, with BIM at its core, head of digital engineering Dr Sonia Zahiroddiny explains how it works.

Intelligent point cloud software, PointFuse helps WZMH Architects streamline communication during the design process.

Mott MacDonald and ARES Software UK have formed a new alliance to help clients improve the delivery performance of major projects.

Asite has received the ISO 27001 security certification across all its products, services, offices, and operations globally.

Dyer & Butler has completed a major highways and public realm improvement project within Brighton Valley Gardens on behalf of Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC).

Inevitech has launched Inevidesk, a virtual desktop software to help professionals in the architecture, construction, and engineering (AEC) industry collaborate and innovate from anywhere.