The legacy of the Construction Innovation Hub
As the Construction Innovation Hub wraps up its operations, programme director Keith Waller looks back on the impact of the Transforming Construction Challenge and urges government and industry to continue pushing for a better-built environment.
Eradicating miscommunication in construction with Elecosoft and Asta Connect
Read more about how Elecosoft is taking action to end miscommunication in construction in our chat with global product manager David Simpson.
Riser shafts exist in every multi-storey building in the world, but...
Nick Atkinson, Company Director at Ambar Kelly explores the need for fire protection in risers during construction.
Can technology help create sustainable building designs?
How can the increasing range of technology being deployed in construction help to unlock more sustainable design and meet the climate challenge? May Winfield, global director of commercial, legal and digital risks at Buro Happold, takes a look.
UK property transaction statistics reveal a downturn in transactions since March
New UK property transaction statistics have been released by the government, showing a decline in transactions across the residential and non-residential sectors.
Improving MEP design workflows with Stabicad
Crookes Walker save up to 50% of time on MEP engineering tasks using Stabicad for Revit.
Hong Kong Cyberport construction contract worth £378m sticks with Balfour Beatty...
Gammon, the 50:50 Balfour Beatty joint venture, will deliver the construction phase of a ten storey office building after completing foundation and excavation work.
Retrofitting commercial buildings using digital twins
Retrofitting rates need to triple to meet the goals outlined in the Paris Agreement. To increase the pace of retrofitting to this level, technology such as digital twins will need to be utilised.
Jacobs join Homes England framework to accelerate housing development in England
Jacobs has recently been selected to take part in Homes England's latest Development and Regeneration Technical Services (DaRTS) Framework. The Homes England framework aims to assist the government’s efforts to accelerate housing development.
Can retirement communities relieve the housing market crisis?
Retirement communities could relieve the UK’s housing market crisis by offering affordable housing options and freeing up larger homes.
Thames Water secures Barhale contract to strengthen East London water tunnel
Thames Water has partnered with Barhale to reinforce a vital concrete-lined East London water tunnel.
Turley appoints new chief executive
Stephen Bell has been appointed as Turley's new chief executive, replacing Dave Trimingham as he steps into a new role as executive chair.
Ensuring competency with Premier Guarantee’s Natalia Thomas Alvarez
As competency becomes key in building control, Natalia Thomas Alvarez sat down to discuss what Premier Guarantee is doing to ensure their technical staff are ready.
Scientists develop new 3D printing technique
The new 3D printing technique is set to revolutionise the manufacturing industry and costs just £400.
New geospatial partnership to improve urban planning
Geospatial startup partners with Esri UK to improve urban planning for community facilities and spaces.
Can digital transformation in construction ease the skills shortage and ageing...
With a major skills shortage, an ageing workforce and economic uncertainty, digital transformation in construction is needed to weather the industry’s perfect storm, says Luciana Kola of Elecosoft.
Developing a digital control centre for construction data
The AEC Production Control Room initiative aims to transform project delivery by bringing together multiple datasets from multiple systems into a digital control centre to enable smarter insights and collaboration.
Keepmoat and HM Prison Service launch bricklaying academy to teach prisoners...
Keepmoat and the HM Prison Service are working together to create a state-of-the-art bricklaying academy, which aims to reduce reoffending crime rates.
Digital construction and building a more sustainable society
As times change, future generations will begin to measure legacy on the positive environmental and social impact that it has on the world around it. Digital construction may just be the answer, explains Yves Padrines, CEO of the Nemetschek Group.
idigitalhub partners with OpenSpace to deliver innovation in UK construction fire...
Firestopping has become a hot topic due to new UK building and construction fire safety legislation, as well as ongoing maintenance of existing residential structures.
Balfour Beatty and Jacobs partner to drive innovation in strategic construction...
Balfour Beatty has recently announced Jacobs as their new partner for strategic construction design as they aim to improve health and safety, sustainability, and social value in the company.
West Midlands Investment Prospectus unveils £20bn investment opportunity
Over £20bn in investment has been revealed under the West Midlands Investment Prospectus 2023, which showcases investable opportunities across the region.
Free-to-use RIB carbon quantifier to optimise embodied carbon in construction
With 11% of all global carbon emissions caused by construction processes across a building's lifecycle, the new RIB carbon quantifier aims to reduce embodied carbon at the outset.
Apollo acquires United Living Group
Apollo has acquired United Living group, a leading provider of maintenance and construction services across infrastructure, new homes and property.
Improving collaboration and profitability with modern construction software
For modern construction software to generate ROI, it needs to reshape and improve business processes. In this article, Elecosoft explore how to use cutting-edge technology to enhance collaboration and profitability on commercial projects.
The UK is waking up to AI’s potential in AEC
AI investment is coming. How can the AEC industry take advantage? Emily Scoones, head of digital innovation (buildings) at Ramboll, takes a look.