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Joint venture ‘VIVO’ awarded Defence Infrastructure contracts
VIVO Defence Services (VIVO), a collaboration between Serco and ENGIE, has been awarded contracts to provide asset and facilities management services for the UK Defence built estate by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).
[VIDEO] Bitesize BIM: What do you need to implement on a...
In this free online series hosted by The Building Society, Elliott Wood associate director, Steve Faulkner will explain how BIM can go beyond simply enhancing coordination.
Bowmer + Kirkland appoints SES on 4 Angel Square scheme
SES Engineering Services (SES) has been appointed by Bowmer + Kirkland to deliver building services design and installation contract on 4 Angel Square in Manchester.
Reducing construction’s ecological footprint
Nemetschek Group is driving sustainability across the entire building lifecycle helping to reduce construction’s ecological footprint.
Offsite construction with lightweight 3D printing
When you think of 3D printing buildings, you probably picture giant outdoor robot gantries “pooping out concrete”, as John McCabe of Branch Technology puts it. Branch Technology does 3D printing very differently, starting with printing offsite.
The promise and benefits of IoT in the construction sector
Internet of Things (IoT) is everywhere these days, with people referring to how they are planning for, talking about or developing for it. With...
Mace to deliver £140m green tech-driven office in Farringdon
Mace has been chosen to deliver 33 Charterhouse Street, a new green technology-driven office development in Farringdon.
IoT data: Maximising its value
Nick Sacke, head of IoT and products at Comms365, explains that stakeholders need to fully understand how to integrate these new data sources into existing data platforms and get the most value from it.
Mitie launches ‘Plan Zero’ to reach net-zero carbon by 2025
Mitie has launched its new ‘Plan Zero’ commitment, aiming to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2025, 25 years ahead of the UK government’s 2050 target.
Research: Urban digital twin developments to exceed 500 by 2025
Transformative urban digital twin and city modelling developments are expected to grow from a handful of early implementations to 500 by 2025.
The integration of weather and climate data across the construction lifecycle
Integrating accurate weather and climate data into BIM can cut costs for construction projects in the planning and development stage, as well as mitigating the longer-term climate challenges of tomorrow.
Could the rise of the digital twin signal the end of...
Joel Hutchines, founder & CEO of cnstrct, discusses the need for a complete overhaul of the AEC industry before it can embrace the full potential of digital twin technology.
Electrical Contractors Association appoints new technical director
Former estimating and sector director at SES Engineering Services, Mike Smith, has joined engineering body, the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA).
Urban Land Institute launches Urban Technology Framework
The Urban Land Institute, creators of sustainable communities, has launched an Urban Technology Framework to help cities advance into the next generation.
Innovating the built environment with digital twins
Matthew Durdin, director at Johnson Controls UK&I explores applications for digital twins in the built environment and how they can be implemented.
BSRIA: White Paper on demographics in the built environment
Given that demographics look at the size, structure, movement and rates of change of human populations, this topic is likely to have impact on almost all industries and disciplines, nowhere more so than for building services.
What are the biggest challenges we face in construction?
Tate Consulting discusses the top five challenges the construction and engineering sector currently faces and how smart technology is evolving to help solve these issues.
Breaking down the silos
Richard Saxon CBE, architecture and construction expert, explores the silos confining the construction industry and delves into the ‘digital twin’ concept.
Revolutionising the UK’s cities: taking the first practical steps
Chris Fry, a specialist in Infrastructure & Regeneration at international design and engineering consultancy Ramboll, discusses the importance of smart city integration and takes a look at the challenges faced when updating the infrastructure of established towns and cities.
BSRIA HVAC presentations highlight growth in global AC splits & VRF...
The recent BSRIA global HVAC trends presentations given at the 2018 Mostra Convegno Expo (MCE) in Milan have been hailed a “great success” by a wide range of delegates from all industry segments attending
AEC and blockchain technology
Advances in software and hardware go hand-in-hand with evolution of the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, but how could blockchain technology facilitate digital transformation within the sector?
BSRIA launches Inspiring Tomorrows Engineers publication
BSRIA has launched its Inspiring Tomorrow’s Engineers publication which was written by workplace student, Emma Hardacre
Nittygritty.net joins Digital Construction Week
IT, BIM and Apps for the AEC and Creative Sectors specialists NittyGritty.net has announced its involvement in Digital Construction Week 2017 (DCW)
UK Construction Week – bigger and better for 2017
UK Construction Week, the most popular event in the construction calendar, returns to the Birmingham NEC this October from Tuesday 10 to Thursday 12 October
UK Construction Week announces event return in October 2017
Birmingham NEC will play host to UK Construction Week 2017, the largest gathering of the built environment community
Why you should not be confused about utilising BIM Level 2
Utilising BIM Level 2 might seem like a minefield but there are many benefits, says John Eynon, Joint Chair of BIM Regions UK and BIM Regions South East