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Cyber security project aimed at protecting construction industry assets wins funding
A new cyber security project has been awarded a major research grant from the EU to help protect construction industry assets
Construction leaders address EU elephant in referendum debate
The promise of new opportunities, the housing crisis, international trade and the skills shortage all came into question as panellists at the latest UK...
BIM Level 2 – a window of opportunity
John Eynon, Joint Chair of BIM Regions UK and the BIM Regions South East details the significance of adopting BIM Level 2 urging non-adopters...
Digitising healthcare: The future for the NHS
Karl Redmond, member of BIM4HEALTH and Director of BIM4SME details how the IoT, big data and the BIM agenda can help shape a digital...
The role of the Internet of Things in achieving a Digital...
Justin Anderson, CEO of Flexeye, talks about the vital role of the Internet of Things, including the HyperCat standard, in delivering the vision and...
The BIM countdown to 2016
As the BIM clock continues to tick, Kath Fontana, Managing Director of BAM FM and chair of RICS FM PG board, shares her thoughts...
The Future of BIM
The Future of BIM – that is quite a bold topic to tackle for my first article. So first off maybe I ought to...
BIM – Where will the product information come from?
The potential impact of BIM on all stages of construction is undeniable. Expectations on the part of clients and other stakeholders are great and...
1 million UK social homes to benefit from mould and energy...
Switchee announces £5 million investment from Octopus Ventures and AXA IM Alts, as it targets installing its mould and energy bill-reducing device in 1 million UK social homes.
Quality control: the structural weakness in capital projects
André Gunter, head of Pre-sales and Consulting, Idox plc, explores the way construction technologies can maintain a high standard of quality control.
AI in construction playbook published by CIOB
The new playbook on the use of AI in the construction industry has been published by the Chartered Institute of Building’s Digital and Innovation Advisory Panel.
Construction industry faces growing cybersecurity risks amid digital transformation
Sector-wide, there’s an urgent call for construction businesses to implement robust measures that will prevent and protect them against cybersecurity risks, says Simon Hughes, SVP of Global Distribution at Cowbell.
BIM Academy announces its transformation into Okana
BIM Academy, a leading built environment consultancy, has announced its transformation into Okana.
Integrating AI in AEC/O to enhance efficiency
AI’s use in the AEC/O industry has the potential to increase sustainability, efficiency, and decision-making, says Nemetschek Group.
Navigating AI in AECO: From digital twins to workforce upskilling
From digital twins to robust data management, understanding AI’s role is crucial for staying ahead. Here, Bluebeam explores the strategies for successfully navigating AI in AECO.
Without retrofitting our existing historical stock, the UK will fail to...
Simon Vernon-Harcourt, design and planning director at City & Country, explores the necessity of retrofitting the UK's historical building stock.
Using a performance digital twin to decarbonise our centres of science...
Britain’s universities are renowned for their research – but many of the buildings where academics work are inefficient and not fit for the future. A partnership between the University of Liverpool and global climate tech company IES has employed a performance digital twin to create a smarter campus.
Enhancing fire safety: Non-combustible FOAMGLAS® inverted roof insulation
From the vibrant Elephant and Castle Town Centre in London to the cutting-edge Science and Engineering Building at Manchester Metropolitan University, experience the safety, durability, and energy efficiency of FOAMGLAS® inverted roof insulation.
dTwin: A revolutionary solution for the AEC/O industry
Nemetschek group were determined that dTwin should be one step ahead at all times; only then can we deliver on our promise to constantly help the AEC/O sector to successfully address the challenges it faces both now and in the future.
What are the latest initiatives for mental health in the construction...
With male construction workers in the UK four times more likely to die by suicide, Re-flow explores the latest initiatives on mental health in the construction industry and how businesses can support their workers.
Digital Construction Today: Get the global view on BIM, digital twins,...
Digital Construction Today, a new website covering the adoption and application of technology in the global architecture, engineering and construction sectors, is now live.
Water infrastructure lessons from one of the UK’s driest counties
David Meek, CEO of This Land, explores the challenges facing Cambridgeshire's water infrastructure and how planners and developers can optimise their designs accordingly.
E.on energy
E.on is one of the largest energy companies in the world, focused on driving the energy transition through cleaner, greener power and building a more sustainable future.
Combatting damp, mould, and condensation for healthier homes
Good governance, information management, proactive communication and education can help landlords maintain compliance – and potentially save lives – by tackling damp, mould and condensation (DMC).
Digital twin technology reduces energy consumption by 23% in Uni of...
In a joint study with the University of Liverpool, IES found that digital twin technology was able to reduce energy consumption by nearly a quarter and make operation cost savings of £25,000.
Solving the UK’s housing shortfall requires a modular construction rethink
As 3D laser scanning emerges as a game-changer in modern construction, FARO Technologies explores how the technology can aid in reshaping modular building and help to tackle the UK’s housing shortfall.