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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).

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.

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.

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