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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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BAM uses AI to predict critical strength of concrete

The world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) concrete strength prediction engine has been used on BAM Nuttall’s project to expand London City Airport.

How BIM has paved the way for construction’s digital transformation

Here, Melanie Dawson, director of digital construction at GRAHAM, looks at how BIM and other technologies have shaped the industry.

Construction game-changer: A front end approach to digital twins

Midlands-based design and detailing company TDS discusses the value of collaboration and digital modelling at the front end of the design process in a major project at Hong Kong International Airport.

Allplan Bridge 2020 the 4D BIM solution for bridges

Allplan Bridge 2020, the complete solution for parametric modelling, structural analysis and detailing is now available for download.

The challenge of managing public sector standards at scale

The complexity of keeping standards consistent when you’re responsible for any public service is difficult but managing public sector standards at scale is an enormous challenge.

Thames Tideway Tunnel: Construction planning in 4D

4D construction planning has delivered £1m in savings on the eastern section of the Thames Tideway Tunnel, part of the UK’s largest-ever water infrastructure project.

The benefits of BIM and digital solutions for construction

With many construction companies still not utilising Building Information Modelling, we review the benefits to businesses and discuss how software vendors can do more to encourage adoption, especially by SMEs.

Trimble releases Stabicad for M&E contractors in the UK

Trimble has announced the availability of Stabicad for the UK, a Revit®-based design and calculation software.

Construction’s Digital Frontline: 2020 set to be pivotal year

Phil Brown, chief executive of Causeway Technologies, looks at how technology is being embraced across the supply chain to accelerate the digital transformation of the construction industry.

Design and build technologies for sports stadiums and arenas

Russ Dalton, AECOM’s BIM director for the Americas, traces the development of technology behind some high-profile sporting projects, including the Barclays Center and Marlins Ballpark.

Is it too soon for 5G in digital construction?

A number of infrastructural and operational challenges must be overcome before 5G can become a business reality for UK companies, says Nick Sacke of Comms365.

NBS Chorus and Graphisoft launch new BIM software

NBS and Graphisoft, the BIM software solution provider, have partnered to develop an add-on for Graphisoft ArchiCAD to enable direct linkage with NBS Chorus.

Engineers build plastic waste bricks inspired by nature

A new brick constructed using 3D printing and made from domestic plastic waste has been proven to provide 10 times better insulation than traditional bricks.

The new era of data sharing in construction is around the corner

Gareth Parkes, knowledge manager at Sir Robert McAlpine, discusses the urgent need for the construction industry to improve how it uses data.

Artificial intelligence meets downtime factoring in construction

James Banasik, MetSwift’s CEO, explains how and why machine learning is revolutionising not just downtime management but how short- and long-term forecasting can fluidly integrate responsive weather prediction.

Environment expert Karen Alford joins BIM4Water Steering Group

Karen Alford, flood and coastal risk manager at The Environment Agency, has joined the BIM4Water Steering Group as a “nominated member”.

Developing city-scale digital twin applications

Dr Timea Nochta, a research associate at the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction at the University of Cambridge, makes the case for city-scale digital twin applications to engage with the urban societies and socio-political processes they aim to serve.

FARO’s As-BuiltTM Modeler: An agile modelling workflow

FARO’s As-BuiltTM Modeler enables the almost completely automated extraction of 3D modelled surfaces from point cloud data to optimise workflows – all without expensive new software.

Skanksa trials innovative materials to create more durable roads

Skanska has laid graphene-enhanced asphalt on a busy road in Curbridge and an asphalt surface course containing 50% of recycled content in Essex.

Helping you design weather and climate resilient buildings

The benefits of taking account of weather and climate data at the design stage of a building project extend through the building lifecycle. It can reduce costs, time, energy and effort throughout the life of your asset.
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