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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.

Construction manufacturers not prioritising digitisation, says CLC

AI in UK construction: Opportunities, challenges and the path forward

Achieving compliance through 3D laser technology across hotel chains

Inflation, rising costs and difficulties accessing finance: How construction SMEs can overcome these challenges

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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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Covid-19 can leave construction with a digital legacy

2020 was set to be a big year for digital transformation in construction before the pandemic hit the industry. However, Ibrahim Imam of PlanRadar, says the crisis can serve as a catalyst that leaves a positive digital legacy.

Covid-19 holds the key to quicker and cheaper construction disputes

Bill Barton, director of Barton Legal, says there is no reason why virtual hearings cannot become the norm for resolving construction disputes, bringing significant time and cost savings to an often tortuously slow and expensive process.

Exoskeleton systems to boost productivity in construction

The Hilti Group has joined forces with Ottobock to develop exoskeletal systems for health protection and productivity in the construction industry.

Scaffolding: Reaching greater heights with technology

Mattias Kuduk, VDC and innovation manager at global temporary access provider HAKI, discusses the technologies that are having a positive impact on a sector where safety, quality and performance are high demands on a project’s agenda.

Cottee Parker goes paperless on Queen’s Wharf Brisbane

Cottee Parker uses BIM software, Bluebeam Revu to mimic its paper-based workflow and cut the documentation process on its Queen’s Wharf Brisbane project.

Non-contact facial recognition technology assists contractors

Causeway’s industry-leading Donseed solution provides contractors with complete and detailed views of projects by accurately verifying identity at sign-in on site.

Osborne selects GroupBC’s CDE for Highways England scheme

Contractor Osborne has chosen GroupBC’s common data environment (CDE) to help streamline the delivery of Highways England’s upgrade of the A46 Coventry junctions.

Research secures funding to accelerate MMC

Totally Modular and University of Wolverhampton academics have secured funding to accelerate research into Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).

£16m consortium to drive innovation across infrastructure projects

The University of Dundee has joined a £16m consortium designed to drive innovation across major infrastructure projects in the UK.

Digital collaboration pushed front and centre in design development

With Covid-19 shutting down many sites, digital collaboration and BIM have allowed architects, engineers, clients and contractors to continue to make progress during lockdown. Chris Hughes of architect BDP describes how digital tools have supported the £1bn Edinburgh St James project.

Innovative partnership to improve air quality in Staffordshire

EarthSense has announced a collaboration with Amey to improve air quality in Staffordshire through the installation of Zephyr® sensors.

Consortium wins £1.6m to make AEC industry more proactive

Consortium partners, led by Mace, have won £1.6m of funding to improve productivity, quality, and performance of the UK construction sector.

The BIEG breaks ground on BIM Interoperability programme

Fiona Moore, chair of the BIM Interoperability Expert Group (BIEG), shares the group’s progress to date, and how they will be working in partnership with industry to co-develop solutions.

Low-balling to win contracts: How some contractors hold construction back

The Access Group takes a look at the CBI’s recent Fine Margins report and discusses how estimating software can help contractors avoid unusually low or high tenders.

Asite helps unlock potential of BIM across Africa

Asite sponsors BIM Academy Africa’s online learning platform to support the growth of BIM in the region and help train the future leaders of the industry.

Digital integrator to boost asset performance digital twins

Bentley Systems has launched The Cohesive Companies to act as a digital integrator to help infrastructure asset owners upgrade their enterprise environments to leverage digital twins.

A game-changer for construction’s approach to planning

Sam Stacey explains how the Transforming Construction Challenge, part of the Construction Sector Deal, excels innovation and pushes for quality planning.

Underfloor air conditioning system increases design freedom

An innovative underfloor air conditioning system from AET Flexible Space has allowed architects to highlight key architectural features in a new refurbishment in the heart of central London.

New BIM standard offers security-minded approach

BSI has published the new international BIM standard, BS EN ISO 19650-5:2020, which aims to help the AEC industry reduce the risks associated with sensitive information.

Electric vehicle infrastructure and construction: Solving the riddle

Can infrastructure alone accelerate rapid growth to zero-emission vehicle adoption? Mark Richards of international law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner examines the riddle of supporting the massive shift to electric vehicles and the opportunities for the construction industry to take a leading role.
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