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Integrating Process Automation & Automated Dashboard Reporting

In this article, Flowforma addresses the intersection of two key components of Digital Transformation: Process Automation and Automated Dashboard Reporting.
McKinsey has launched a new cross-sector coalition of industry stakeholders named as the Net Zero Built Environment Council

Net Zero Built Environment Council launched by McKinsey

McKinsey has launched a new cross-sector coalition of industry stakeholders named as the Net Zero Built Environment Council.
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RICS training and conferences

The UK Commercial Property Conference is returning in 2022 to give surveyors practical advice on tackling the issues of the ongoing cost of living crisis, rising interest rates and how to prepare for a sustainable future.
The Bank of England has revealed the largest interest rise in 30 years and warns that the UK-already in recession- could face the longest recession recorded

Bank of England announces largest interest rise in 30 years to...

The Bank of England has announced the largest interest rise in 30 years and warns that the UK is already in recession.
The Hill Group has moved to strengthen its senior environmental, social & governance (ESG) team with the appointment of new sustainability director Andrew Day

New sustainability director Andrew Day joins The Hill Group

The Hill Group has moved to strengthen its senior environmental, social & governance (ESG) team with the appointment of new sustainability director Andrew Day.
The latest Glenigan construction forecast has indicated poor market conditions are stifling construction activity, predicting a return to growth by 2024

Glenigan construction forecast shows weak construction output as UK economy haemorrhages

The latest Glenigan construction forecast has indicated poor market conditions are stifling construction activity, predicting a return to growth by 2024.
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New recruitment brings new accessibility requirements

Accessibility requirements aren’t just about the here and now – at its best, it involves building in provisions for the future, so if something changes significantly, any challenges which result can be met seamlessly.
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Building confidence in MMC with the DfMA Toolkit

The DfMA Toolkit embeds a wealth of project and supplier data, enabling users to benchmark against their own projects and make more informed and sustainable decisions with the aid of the transport directions and carbon calculator, says Alan Saleh, production innovation manager at L&Q and workstream lead at COLAB.

Transforming buildings around the UK with Selectaglaze secondary glazing solutions

Selectaglaze’s secondary glazing solutions have helped to transform some of the most distinctive buildings around the UK – both new and historical. In a short YouTube video, Selectaglaze takes a behind-the-scenes look at the manufacturing process.
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Transforming procurement with Constellia’s neutral vendor framework

The Innovative AEC-neutral vendor framework by Constellia is transforming how the public sector procures construction, goods and services.
Once developed, the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard will provide a single agreed definition and methodology for the industry to determine what constitutes a net zero carbon building after the call for evidence

UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard coalition opens call for evidence

Once developed, the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard will provide a single agreed definition and methodology for the industry to determine what constitutes a net zero carbon building.
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Cobuilder hosts hackathon to unite construction software vendors and industry stakeholders

Cobuilder has announced that it is hosting a hackathon on the 8th and 9th November, for UK-based construction software vendors and other related industry stakeholders.
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Investing in the future of UK manufacturing with the new Etex...

Leading lightweight construction manufacturer Etex is set to double the Bristol-based production capacity for its Siniat brand upon the opening of its plasterboard factory expansion, which comes at a time when material shortages continue to put pressure on the supply chain.
Research conducted for Fire Door Safety Week 2022 (31 October to 4 November) indicates that one-third of the public would not report a problem with a fire door

49% of the public unsure when it comes to fire safety...

Research conducted for Fire Door Safety Week 2022 (31 October to 4 November) indicates that one-third of the public would not report a problem with a fire door.
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New life sciences hub in Oxford to be delivered by Willmott...

Two former retail warehouses will be converted into a life sciences hub in Oxford by Willmott Dixon Interiors.
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Bricsys announces Digital Summit to showcase launch of BricsCAD® Version 23

Bricsys, a global provider of CAD and construction CDE software, will hold its annual Digital Summit to showcase the launch of the new BricsCAD® Version 23 and the updated Bricsys® 24/7.
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Construction company sentenced after worker suffers electric shock

Connop and Son Limited and two workers have been sentenced after an employee suffered an electric shock whilst working on a farm.
The latest update shows that the HS2 workforce has gained more than 2,300 people to its ranks, bringing the total number to just under 30,000

HS2 workforce rises to nearly 30,000

The latest update shows that the HS2 workforce has gained more than 2,300 people to its ranks, bringing the total number to just under 30,000.
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Preconstruction: Taking control in difficult times

Why preconstruction can become a competitive advantage for UK firms during testing times, says Tom Noctor, manager, international strategic product consultants, Procore.
Barry Marsh, project director at West Carclaze for Eco-Bos explores how the company has been working with Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) at West Carclaze Garden Village, St Austell, in a 3-minute YouTube video

AHCI: West Carclaze Garden Village for Eco-Bos Development Ltd

Barry Marsh, project director at West Carclaze for Eco-Bos explores how the company has been working with Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) at West Carclaze Garden Village, St Austell, in a 3-minute YouTube video.
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Part L 2021: Putting SaaS at the heart of photographic evidence

Maria Hudson, CMO at Zutec looks at what’s new with the Part L 2021 Building Regulations and how a SaaS platform can help ensure mandatory photographic evidence compliance.
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Re-flow Field Management sponsors Building Innovation Awards 2022

The Building Innovation Awards 2022 celebrated outstanding innovative practices throughout the construction industry.
Greater Manchester Combined Authority has announced a series of skills bootcamps providing construction and green energy training courses

Construction and green energy training courses to fast track trainees into...

Greater Manchester Combined Authority has announced a series of skills bootcamps providing construction and green energy training courses.
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Accelerating digital engineering in Modern Methods of Construction

Dr Mark Woods, chief strategy officer at the Centre for Modelling & Simulation (CFMS), believes that digital engineering is a crucial tool in compressing development cycles across the construction sector; and highlights how this can be leveraged to support the industry through a turbulent time.
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Nemetschek Q3 2022 report shows continued double-digit growth

The Nemetschek Q3 2022 report has shown that the company has maintained its double-digit percentage growth in revenue and earnings, increasing by 19.8% between July and September, while its EBITDA went up by 15.7%.
The latest levelling-up secretary has warned that the Government’s rail investment in HS2 could face review as part of “painful” decisions

HS2 review a possibility, warns Gove

The latest levelling-up secretary has warned that the Government’s rail investment in HS2 could face review as part of “painful” decisions.