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Sustainability is key to digital transformation of the environment
Sustainability is a key driver to digital transformation in the environment. Alexandra Bolton, executive director of the Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB) considers the challenge, the opportunity and the potential prize.
Housing shortage: Could modular construction be the answer?
Kenny Ingram, global industry director at IFS discusses how modular construction and technology could lay the foundations for the future of UK housing.
CIH and Buildoffsite: A new partnership to transform buildings
The Construction Innovation Hub and Buildoffsite announced a new partnership at the Construction Show in London that will see Buildoffsite help to deliver the Hub’s mission to transform buildings and infrastructure.
Trimble Technology Lab: Digitally enabling a sustainable built environment
Professor Robert Hairstans, head of Edinburgh Napier University’s Centre for Offsite Construction & Innovative Structures, discusses a new strategic partnership that brings together digital technologies, academic research and industry-driven innovation.
Construction industry in 2019 review – and 2020 preview
Simon Lewis and Michelle Essen of WBD take a look at some of the key legal changes and industry developments for construction in 2019, and highlight a few things to expect in 2020.
What is Bridge Information Modelling (BrIM)?
Bridge information modelling (BrIM), or BIM for bridges, is an advanced methodology for the bridge design and construction industry.
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.
Property experts urge industry to push fight against climate change
A group of experts have called on the property industry to step up the fight against climate change by making sustainability a key priority in the UK's planning system.
How Modularize bridges the gap between architects and manufacturers
Gaynor Tennant, CBDO of Modularize, tells PBC Today how they can help address the gap between architects and manufacturers in the offsite construction sector.
Embodied carbon: How much longer can we say “too difficult”?
Dan Doran, principal consultant at BREEAM, discusses embodied carbon in construction. He examines what action the industry should be taking now to avoid overshooting the ‘carbon budget’, and the role of lifecycle assessment in measuring and reducing embodied carbon.
UK BIM Framework publishes two new documents
The UK BIM Framework has released two new documents to support practitioners in embedding and implementing Building Information Modelling (BIM).
Making Digital Twins a reality – A practical viewpoint from IES...
Integrated Environmental Solutions Ltd discuss Digital Twins in construction, following on from their recent webinar on the hot topic.
The case for sprinkler systems in schools
Tilden Watson, head of education at Zurich Municipal, outlines the case for making the installation of sprinkler systems mandatory in all new build and majorly refurbished schools.
Digital Construction Works to simplify digital transformation
Bentley Systems and Topcon Positioning Group have launched a new digital automation, integration, and digital twinning service, Digital Construction Works (DCW).
Innovating in an outdated “exnovation” industry
Ryan Dempsey charts The Compliance Workbook’s journey from a bright idea to a unique, innovative technology pinpointing construction and asset risk in a way many never thought possible.
Building Innovation Awards: Most Innovative Consultancy
The next category in PBC Today's preview of the Building Innovation Awards is Most Innovative Consultancy
The Most Innovative Consultancy award recognises the organisations who...
Can MDF help you achieve a healthier home?
Today’s environmentally aware society is revolutionising the way we think about building, construction and design.
UK construction industry to ramp up digitisation in 2020
The UK construction industry is ramping up its digital transformation efforts, as 2020 is set to be a pivotal year for the industry, according to new research.
Singapore Land Transport Authority expand Kim Chuan Depot
Delivering the designs for a major expansion of an underground rail depot required the breaking down of information silos and the streamlining of processes to meet a tight deadline.
Proposals for reforming the building safety regulatory system
Ahead of the second anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, the government published a consultation to create a radically new fire safety system.
Mott MacDonald to work on Environment Agency framework
Mott MacDonald has won a key place on the Client Support Framework (CSF) for the Environment Agency which will reduce the risk of flooding.
Record year for Turner & Townsend as turnover hits £640m
Turner & Townsend reported their ninth consecutive year of growth, with turnover reaching £640m for the year ending 30 April 2019.
Shaping the future of construction with digital technology
Melanie Dawson, director of digital construction at GRAHAM, discusses digital construction, BIM and smart ways of working in the construction industry.
AECOM creates iModels on Thames Tideway Tunnel project
AECOM used Bentley applications to design the central contract tunnels and map out construction plans on the Thames Tideway Tunnel Central Project.
Handheld scanning takes survey of heritage building to the next level
Handheld scanners have allowed a site team to deliver as-built representations of an art deco skyscraper in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, four times faster than traditional methods.
Impact of big data on construction equipment
Big data is already being used by the construction industry. Focusing on the build phase of a project, weather, traffic and construction equipment can be analysed to determine optimal phasing of construction activities.