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House building up in 2022 despite challenges in final quarter
House building was up in 2023, despite 10 out of 12 UK regions experiencing fall in new home registrations in Q4 with London most severely impacted.
3 AEC industry trends to watch for in 2023
There are many buzzwords in the AEC industry. Having recently joined ALLPLAN, Eduardo Lazzarotto, our new SVP of product and strategy, shares which trends he thinks will have the biggest impact on the AEC industry in general, on AEC project delivery lifecycle and on Allplan in particular.
Getting electric vehicle transition strategies right in blue light services
Julie Mortimer, director at Pick Everard, examines the problems around EV transition ahead of the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles.
openBIM in practice: Efficient collaboration with Allplan
The Rütihof Industrial Park project in Switzerland is a perfect example of implementing the openBIM concept. From the very beginning, the two project partners relied on Allplan for efficient processes and collaboration.
IC3: Driving change across the built environment through innovation
IC3, the International Centre for Connected Construction, is breaking down silos and driving change in the built environment and across the construction ecosystem through innovation and evidence-led collaborative research.
Digital tools for architects to combat population growth and climate change
Håvard Haukeland, co-founder of Spacemaker and senior director at Autodesk, explores how data as a digital tool for architects can help tackle the challenges of urban design in the face of population growth and climate change.
Improving construction material efficiency by uncovering blind spots
Omar Abo Madyan, research associate at the Cambridge Centre for Smart Infrastructure & Construction, University of Cambridge, examines how to tackle carbon blind spots and data gaps that are holding back construction material efficiency.
Levelling Up Fund disproportionately benefits South East England and London, critics...
Critics argue that Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North of England have been left behind in the latest levelling up fund of £2.1bn.
Combining digital twins with Building Lifecycle Intelligence
A data-driven approach is key for efficient and successful construction projects. Cristina Savian shares some insights on how digital twins combined with a Building Lifecycle Intelligence approach, and openBIM, provided by software providers as the Nemetschek Group, can help accelerate digitalisation of the AEC/O industry.
Predictions for infrastructure in 2023
Mark Hansford, director of engineering knowledge at the Institution of Civil Engineers, examines the key themes for infrastructure in 2023, from decarbonisation and resilience to transport and digitalisation.
Seven issues that will affect supply chains in 2023
Alex Minett, head of products and markets at CHAS, looks at seven issues companies should be aware of when shoring up resilience for their supply chains in 2023.
The higher education sector can look to construction to help meet...
Craig Tatton, chief operating officer at Tilbury Douglas, discusses the challenges higher education faces, and how the construction industry is developing solutions, including support to decarbonise estates and improve space utilisation whilst maximising student potential and experiences.
Productisation and productivity: Considerations to increase business productivity in construction
If you haven’t heard about the wave of “product” and “platform” thinking in the construction industry, then you should read this article for a quick crib-sheet guide to what changes you need to be implementing in your business in preparation for a new wave of business productivity improvements in our sector.
Kane recognised for innovative use of technology on Claridge’s Hotel project
Benedict Wallbank, BIM strategy and partnerships manager at Trimble Viewpoint looks at how Trimble Viewpoint’s Field View increased safety, efficiency and productivity during Claridge’s Hotel construction.
The future of smart cities: Implementing integration to drive success
Cities worldwide will soon have the means required to integrate smart technology to help remove cross-departmental silos fully. Digital platforms that help to manage civic services will be key to achieve smart cities, explains Matthew Britt, general manager, Smart & Sustainable Cities, Honeywell.
Creating cross-sector digital twins: The Apollo Protocol kicks off its first...
On 17 November, the Apollo Protocol team launched the Apollo Forum for manufacturing and the built environment by hosting their first event at the University of Sheffield AMRC’s innovative Factory 2050, showcasing the benefits of cross-sector digital twins. Su Butcher reports on the Value Hack and explains what value there is in joining future hack sessions.
Putting people at the core of digitalisation in the water sector
BIM4Water is partnering with the £5m Made Smarter Innovation: Centre for People-Led Digitalisation to ensure people are at the heart of digital transformation.
JCT Povey Lecture covers Building Safety Act ahead of new guidelines
Gary Neal, Skanska UK, delivered a clear set of guidelines to those working in construction to ensure that building projects achieve the necessary requirements of the Building Safety Act in his JCT Povey Lecture.
How real-time visualisation boosted Semba Corporation’s BIM workflow
Top architecture firms are looking to provide immersive 3D experiences for both clients and designers. Real-time visualisation empowers people to easily communicate design ideas, design and visualise simultaneously, and simplify the BIM workflow.
Bentley Systems announces Bentley Infrastructure Cloud
Bentley Systems has announced the release of Bentley Infrastructure Cloud at the 2022 Year in Infrastructure Conference, which will enable the operation of better infrastructure through complete and evergreen digital twins.
Can 3D laser scanning help decarbonise the concrete industry?
3D laser scanning can help the concrete industry from first pour to final adjustments as it makes the journey to cutting carbon emissions.
October 2022 Halifax House Price Index shows drop in house prices...
The Halifax House Price Index for October 2022 has been released, showing a drop in property price, inflation and growth as economic conditions tighten.
English timber could be untapped natural resource in UK built environment
A consortium of experts in timber construction and engineering is exploring ways to boost the use of English timber in the built environment.
Balfour Beatty joint venture bags £300m Hong Kong office building development
A Hong Kong o. ffice building development contract worth HK$2.6bn-or roughly £300m- has been awarded to Balfour Beatty’s joint venture Gammon
3 reasons European contractors should be adopting modular construction practices
Modular construction adds efficiencies, is eco-friendly and may attract younger generations to construction industry careers, says Benedict Wallbank, BIM strategy and partnerships manager, Trimble Viewpoint.
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.