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Digital Twins: The answer to urban decarbonisation and a climate-resilient future
In this piece, Linda Wade, CEO of Spinview, will look at how visually intelligent digital twins can tackle urban decarbonisation and support decision-makers within the built environment in a climate-resilient future.
Reducing construction’s greenhouse gas emissions with alternative fuels
Data from The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) shows that construction directly accounts for approximately 10% of the UK’s CO2 emissions. In this article, William Tebbit, CEO of Green Biofuels, explains how reducing the construction industry’s greenhouse gas emissions with alternative fuels is not a question of how but when.
Kane recognised for innovative use of technology on Claridge’s Hotel project
Benedict Wallbank, BIM strategy and partnerships manager at Trimble Viewpoint looks at how Trimble Viewpoint’s Field View increased safety, efficiency and productivity during Claridge’s Hotel construction.
Why the industry needs to embrace construction innovation to meet housing...
In this article, Professor Gabriela Medero, co-founder of Kenoteq, makers of the K-Briq, explores the future of construction innovation.
World’s longest box slide delivered by Balfour Beatty VINCI for HS2...
Balfour Beatty VINCI has delivered the world’s longest box slide to move HS2's 12,600 tonne bridge into place over the M42 in Warwickshire, significantly cutting disruption to road users.
Transforming construction through wireless connectivity
With the global construction sector estimated to reach an annual output of £13tn by 2030, Mick Goulding, commercial director at Cellnex UK, explores how wireless connectivity can shape the industry’s future, with 5G private networks, Open RAN and IoT playing a key role in boosting productivity and meeting increasing demand.
Huw Jones to replace retiring BAM Nuttall executive director
The Executive Board of Royal BAM Group NV has announced that Ian Parish, BAM Nuttall executive director, has decided to retire from the business on 31 December 2022.
How can the civil engineering industry become more green?
Environmental solutions and safeguarding our planet for future generations have always been at the forefront of projects undertaken by Land & Water. James Maclean, CEO of the UK’s leading wet civil engineering firm, explains what steps the civil engineering industry can take to clean up its act.
Balfour Beatty and Holtec team up to deliver new UK nuclear...
Balfour Beatty and Holtec Britain have signed a memorandum of understanding for the planning advancement of new reactors in the UK.
Sustainable action not fast enough, Sustainable Futures Report finds
As the conversation around sustainability in the construction sector heats up, the NBS Sustainable Futures report has discovered that 15% of construction professionals believe their organisations are likely to miss the 2050 net zero deadline. Lee Jones, head of manufacturing solutions at NBS explains.
The four key advantages of modular construction
Kashif Dafedar, digital products lead at CallisonRTKL, looks at the four key advantages of modular construction from a design angle, including greater flexibility, less pollution and construction waste, optimised energy and automation and cost efficiency.
BAM commits to HVO fuel to decarbonise operations
BAM has confirmed that it will commit to HVO fuels as a a key part of its decarbonising strategy, helping it to achieve net zero by 2026.
The future of smart cities: Implementing integration to drive success
Cities worldwide will soon have the means required to integrate smart technology to help remove cross-departmental silos fully. Digital platforms that help to manage civic services will be key to achieve smart cities, explains Matthew Britt, general manager, Smart & Sustainable Cities, Honeywell.
East London affordable housing scheme from Pocket Living submits planning application
Pocket Living submits planning application for an East London 100% affordable housing scheme for first-time buyers near Snaresbrook station.
HS2 Innovation Accelerator initiative bases tech start-ups on site
The fifth round of HS2's Innovation Accelerator will see tech start-ups working on-site with civil engineering contractors to tailor solutions for the construction industry.
November PMI data shows slump in construction growth and business optimism
November PMI data shows a marginal rise in overall construction output, but the lowest business optimism for over two years.
Ten HS2 construction sites go completely diesel-free
HS2 has exceeded sustainability targets as ten construction sites go diesel-free completely, ahead of schedule.
Greener, Better, Faster: Pre-fab Modular´s Role in Removing barriers
Build Warranty explores the role prefabricated modular housing has in delivering greener, better, faster homes as part of the UK government's ambitious target of building 300,000 new homes annually by 2025.
Digitising health and safety risk management
Certain parts of the construction industry have made great progress in health and safety risk management and control. But the challenge remains that early risk identification and mitigation are still dependent on the expertise and experience of those around the screen.
Giant HS2 TBM sets off for second tunnel drive in Long...
The 2,000 tonne tunnel boring machine ‘Dorothy’ has set off for her second tunnel drive under Long Itchington Wood in Warwickshire.
Have your say: How the UK can better use location data
Last month, the Geospatial Commission launched a Call for Evidence that encourages all stakeholders to contribute to the government’s evolving strategy to accelerate the UK’s use of location data.
New net zero design guide could transform affordable housing in Scotland
A new net zero design guide from the Edinburgh Home Demonstrator (EHD) programme could transform approach to affordable housing in Scotland.
Battery electric vehicle freight fleets to be adopted by over half...
A new study has found that over half (55%) of UK companies are actively planning to adopt battery electric vehicles (BEVs) across their fleet in as little as five years.
£27m Sands Centre redevelopment celebrates opening
The Sands Centre redevelopment recently celebrated the completion of an expansion to the leisure centre in Carlisle, which added 40,000sqft to the existing building.
HS2 Euston feedback: Community invited to give thoughts on station designs
The local community has been invited to a series of HS2 Euston feedback events on the design of the new station, starting on Wednesday 30 November 2022.
Elephant and Castle shopping centre redevelopment awards structural monitoring contract
SOCOTEC has secured the structural monitoring contract for the Elephant and Castle shopping centre redevelopment, which will create 979 homes.