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Quartix and Fleet Focus team up to launch dashcam integration

Quartix Ltd has partnered with camera and vehicle safety company, Fleet Focus, to launch an integrated dashcam solution.

Edinburgh Napier and Trimble to establish AEC Technology Lab

Edinburgh Napier University has received equipment and software from Trimble to establish a state-of-the-art Technology Lab for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC).

Mace unveils ‘next generation’ construction method

Mace has launched a next generation construction method, High Rise Solutions (HRS), to transform the way we build in the UK.

A look at the lastest CAD software: BricsCAD® BIM V20

Now in its fifth release, BricsCAD® BIM V20 improves on Bricsys CAD-accurate, solids-based concept-to-documentation workflow.

The ups and downs of the UK’s journey towards BIM Level 2

John Eynon traces the ups and downs of the UK’s journey towards BIM Level 2 and digital transformation, reflecting on the stresses, the strains and the green shoots of hope for the future.

Is the manufacturing sector still scared of BIM?

Some manufacturers may still be wary of BIM. “Should  companies embrace it or risk being left behind?” asks Nick Johns, Head of Digital Manufacturing for Graitec.

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.

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