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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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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.

Bimplus: How the openBIM platform improves construction coordination

Ineffective communication, planning and collaboration often result in construction projects that are delivered late, over budget and to inadequate quality standards. To overcome these challenges, the construction industry must find ways of working.

Bentley Systems announces launch of Virtuosity

Bentley Systems has invested in launching Virtuosity to accelerate and advance the success of an infrastructure practitioner.

Northumbria joins €4.8m EU housing energy efficiency project

Northumbria University has been chosen to participate in a €4.8m project to make renovating residential buildings in Europe more energy efficient.

How COMPLIANT is your Artificial Intelligence?

Ryan Dempsey considers the nature of compliance, technology and why his company is rebranding to remove the word ‘compliance’ from the frontline.

Digital engineering: A pioneering approach to innovation

Digital engineering is a constantly evolving concept that presents transformational opportunities for architecture, engineering and construction.

Drone technology’s role in Highways England’s roadmap to digital revolution

Highways England’s 15-year roadmap for connected and autonomous plant aims to support a digital revolution in construction. Ian Tansey of ProDroneWorx takes a look at the plan and the role of drone technology.

Bringing the past to life: 3D mapping historic sites for restoration

David Fowkes of GeoSLAM explains how SLAM technology is helping construction teams around the world build a detailed picture of sprawling and complex historic structures ahead of restoration.

Covid-19: Helping hands for trades from Build Aviator

Build Aviator has extended a range of help and financial support to tradespeople during the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown.

Harnessing the Common Data Environment

PBC Today explores how the Common Data Environment (CDE) strengthens collaboration across the AEC industry and allows for seamless data sharing.

New partnership to accelerate building maintenance technology

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has teamed up with the Technology Enabled Maintenance Association (TEMA) to accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies in the building maintenance sector.

Next steps for Common Data Environment

Richard Shennan, digital delivery director at Mott MacDonald discusses the importance of a Common Data Environment (CDE) as an essential element of collaborative working.

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