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Research secures funding to accelerate MMC
Totally Modular and University of Wolverhampton academics have secured funding to accelerate research into Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
£16m consortium to drive innovation across infrastructure projects
The University of Dundee has joined a £16m consortium designed to drive innovation across major infrastructure projects in the UK.
Digital collaboration pushed front and centre in design development
With Covid-19 shutting down many sites, digital collaboration and BIM have allowed architects, engineers, clients and contractors to continue to make progress during lockdown. Chris Hughes of architect BDP describes how digital tools have supported the £1bn Edinburgh St James project.
Asite helps unlock potential of BIM across Africa
Asite sponsors BIM Academy Africa’s online learning platform to support the growth of BIM in the region and help train the future leaders of the industry.
Construction and Covid-19: Keeping contracts simple
Sarah Fox, construction lawyer and author of Small Works Contracts in Just 500 Words, believes the time is right for simpler contracts and a more collaborative approach to projects.
Drone technology’s role in Highways England’s roadmap to digital revolution
Highways England’s 15-year roadmap for connected and autonomous plant aims to support a digital revolution in construction. Ian Tansey of ProDroneWorx takes a look at the plan and the role of drone technology.
Bentley Systems joins Digital Twin Consortium
Software and digital twin cloud services provider, Bentley Systems, has joined the Digital Twin Consortium at the ‘Groundbreaker’ level.
Digital buy-in needed to address climate emergency
How can construction mitigate carbon emissions, address climate change and close the building performance gap? The answer could be to go digital, says Peter Barker, managing director of BIM Academy.
Improving Lives through BIM: Deanery School
Building Information Modelling was at the heart of the construction of the 1,600-pupil Deanery School in Swindon, built as part of the government’s Transforming Construction Strategy.
How construction businesses can prepare for future risks
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to plague companies across the UK, Towergate Insurance explores the ways construction businesses can prepare for future risks.
Case study: Use of BIM at MMU’s new School of Arts...
MMU appointed Morgan Sindall Construction to deliver its new flagship £46m Arts & Humanities building using advanced digital construction modelling tools.
Securing better buildings with the correct bracket application
David Fraser, NVELOPE® business unit manager at SFS, discusses the finer details behind these building envelope systems and how correct bracket specification simplifies complex challenges.
Improving productivity and quality through DfMA
The construction industry is facing a number of challenges and offsite has the potential to help. But there is concern about quality and this concern needs to be tackled head on, says Nigel Ostime of Hawkins\Brown Architects.
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.
The construction method reshaping the London 2012 Athletes’ Village
Mace Tech’s High Rise Solutions combines BIM and digital technology with an on-site, self-contained factory approach to reduce construction times while improving quality.
Digital transformation: Cultural and behavioural barriers
Digital Transformation is a huge opportunity for the AEC industry that has struggled for decades with low productivity and low profitability. So, what can engineering and construction firms do to accelerate adoption?
Weather and climate data within BIM for safe and efficient construction
The Met Office and BIM today have been looking at the integration of weather and climate data across the construction project lifecycle. In this edition, we look at the next step of how data can be used to support the project delivery and build.
How engineered timber solutions are driving innovation in building
Structural timber technology is seriously reducing carbon emissions. Andrew Carpenter from the Structural Timber Association discusses the benefits of engineered timber solutions.
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.
Digital Construction Works: Making transformation easier
Digital Construction Works aims to simplify digital transformation and improve operational efficiencies for the construction industry. Chief executive Ted Lamboo and COO Jason Hallett set out how it will be achieved.
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.
University Challenge 2020: The next generation of timber construction
In this article, TRADA looks at why the Stirling Prize-winning Goldsmith Street represents a big step forward for Passivhaus – and looks at the 2020 University Challenge.
Edinburgh Napier and Trimble to establish AEC Technology Lab
Edinburgh Napier University has received equipment and software from Trimble to establish a state-of-the-art Technology Lab for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC).
Mace unveils ‘next generation’ construction method
Mace has launched a next generation construction method, High Rise Solutions (HRS), to transform the way we build in the UK.
BuroHappold wins top digital engineering accolade for 2019
BuroHappold Engineering has been awarded top honours at the CIBSE Society of Digital Engineering Awards 2019.
FARO’s As-BuiltTM Modeler: An agile modelling workflow
FARO’s As-BuiltTM Modeler enables the almost completely automated extraction of 3D modelled surfaces from point cloud data to optimise workflows – all without expensive new software.