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Can digital engineering facilitate a faster route to achieving net zero...
Gavin Bonner, head of digital engineering at Cundall, discusses the role of BIM and digital technology in decarbonising the built environment and why data is key to unlocking our net zero ambitions.
Willmott Dixon to deliver £11m Somerset Digital Innovation Centre
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Somerset County Council to develop a £11m Digital Innovation Centre at the Firepool site in Taunton.
Digital twins: Taking construction to the next level
Rebecca De Cicco, global chair for Women in BIM and principal for digital enablement at Aurecon, looks at the role of digital twins in asset information management.
Harnessing digital tools to visualise carbon emissions
The Digital Energy Estimation Tool, a collaboration between the Centre for Digital Built Britain and Northumbria University, is harnessing BIM and VR to visualise embodied and operational carbon emissions in the built environment. Sustainable construction expert Dr Zaid Alwan discusses the development of the tool, which was selected for exhibition at COP26.
A digital engineering approach to sustainable housing
Ian Risk, chief technology officer at the Centre for Modelling & Simulation, believes digital engineering must be at the heart of building design if the industry is to succeed in meeting net zero goals while addressing the housing crisis.
Digital construction: One model fits all
In the world of digital construction, it’s not just about the files, but the ability to collaborate on them.
Solving the construction industry’s digital dilemma
Mail Manager, the email management solution by Arup, explores the need to improve processes in order to solve the construction industry’s digital dilemma.
The human side of digitalisation in the built environment
We spoke to Elizabeth Kavanagh, senior people & change consultant at PCSG, about the importance of exploring the human side of digitalisation in the built environment.
Costain hires Matthew Higham as chief digital officer
Costain has hired Matthew Higham as its new chief digital officer to accelerate the integration of digital technology in every solution it delivers to clients.
Innovation in action: Top construction technology
As technology continues to advance, so does the impact that it has on the construction industry. Here, we take a look at the top technologies in action – and how companies are using these innovations to stay ahead of the curve.
How to measure the success of a digital twin
Ali Nicholl from Iotics explores “what good looks like” when it comes to digital twins.
Atkins to deliver ‘revolutionary’ UK-wide digital underground utilities map
Atkins has been appointed by the Geospatial Commission to create a digital map of underground pipes and cables which will ‘revolutionise’ construction and development across the country.
Las Vegas digital twin to ‘set benchmark for cities around the...
A digital twin provider and an IoT specialist have joined forces to accelerate urban transformation in Las Vegas with its first-ever digital twin.
Everyone benefits from a digital twin
Kevin Vivien, project manager for construction at Bentley Systems, looks at the wider benefits of digital twins and how they can move the industry forward.
Partnership to develop utilities digital twin
Anglian Water, BT and UK Power Networks have formed a new partnership with the National Digital Twin programme to deliver a digital twin across energy, water and telecoms networks.
Data, technology and the evolution of site sourcing
Finding the right site is all-important for any development – but the process can be cumbersome and time-consuming. Hugh Gibbs, co-founder of SearchLand, says harnessing data and digital technology can give developers a head-start.
Former Rolls-Royce digital officer joins Costain
Costain has appointed Neil Crockett as an independent non-executive director with effect from 6 October 2021.
£1.5m project to deliver digital twin of Portsmouth port
As part of a £1.5m project, IOTICS will create a digital twin of Portsmouth International Port.
Promoting consensus at the heart of digitalising the construction industry
Peter Caplehorn, chief executive of the CPA and Keith Waller, programme director at the CIH, explore how the LEXiCON project will enable a consensus process to help the construction industry on its digitalisation journey.
How digital twins are reimagining the future of transportation
Steve Cockerell, industry marketing director for transportation at Bentley Systems, discusses how digital twins are reimagining the future of transport.
3D digital twin platform integrates with Procore
Cupix has expanded the integration of its CupixWorks 3D digital twin platform with Procore Technologies.
Laing O’Rourke appoints new head of digital
Adrian Spragg joins Laing O’Rourke from Accenture, where he was managing director for its UK aerospace and defence business.
National Highways to deliver digital twin of UK road network
National Highways’ has set out plans to deliver a digital twin of the UK’s road network that can predict the time and location of potholes and other maintenance issues.
How a Formula 1 mindset can revolutionise digital twins in construction
Complementing BIM with digital twinning is an F1-inspired approach that can significantly improve the potential of construction projects. It requires a certain discipline, explains Patrick Lane-Nott, director of engineering at hyperTunnel.
BIM and the golden thread: Real world impact of technology
When it comes to construction site productivity, the possibility that technology can offer is cosmic. Even though companies are at different stages of digital adoption, we can all agree that the benefits on offer are numerous. But what do these impacts look like in real life, especially in regards to productivity? Roy Danon from Buildots explains.
The Hickman: Digital twin delivers the ‘world’s smartest building’
The Hickman in London has become the first building in the world to achieve a Platinum rating from SmartScore, the certification scheme for smart buildings.