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FARO’s 3D laser scanning put to the test by Rockwool
How UK survey company Red Laser Scanning helped give a Rockwool factory upgrade the green light with FARO’s 3D laser scanning.
Collins Construction leverages Powerproject to drive planning and project management efficiency
Leading refurbishment and fit-out company Collins Construction is driving efficient and waste-conscious tendering, planning and project management with the appointment of a principal planning manager with extensive Elecosoft Powerproject experience.
How can construction leaders create a diversity strategy that works?
Senior employee experience consultant at WorkBuzz Ian Barrow considers how a stronger diversity strategy can help improve the representation of women, BAME and LGBTQ+ identities in construction.
Reusing infrastructure project data to harness AI and machine learning
Information is critical to the successful implementation of technologies like AI and machine learning, yet all too often infrastructure project data is not being reused. Claire Rutkowski of Bentley Systems takes a look.
Improving collaboration and profitability with modern construction software
For modern construction software to generate ROI, it needs to reshape and improve business processes. In this article, Elecosoft explore how to use cutting-edge technology to enhance collaboration and profitability on commercial projects.
Leeds consortium secures Green Homes Finance Accelerator for retrofit solutions
Leeds City Council, Lloyds Banking Group, and Arup have been successful in their bid for the Green Homes Finance Accelerator.
Overcoming challenges when implementing digital solutions in construction
Implementing digital solutions in construction has been long anticipated to revolutionise the way projects are executed; however, there still seems to be a gap between the rhetoric and the actual implementation of said technology into projects.
Seven construction technology trends shaping the industry in 2023
The Nemetschek Group takes a closer look at the seven construction technology trends taking the industry by storm in 2023, including digital twins, BIM, AI and automation.
Inside Modular: A bird’s eye view of the Middle Eastern modular...
Robin Bartram Brown, managing director of MMY Global and Dr. Anas Bataw, managing director for Heriot Watt University's Centre for Excellence in Smart Construction, discuss the growth of the Middle Eastern modular construction market.
What are the benefits of AI in social housing?
Civica’s Alex Oldman explores how AI in social housing is making a big difference – but there’s still some way to go.
What is the potential of AI in construction?
AI has become a buzzword after some of the world’s most advanced AI technology has been made free for anyone to use. But we still don’t have a full picture of what AI in construction means or how we should leverage its potential.
M-AR will host another offsite manufacturing open day
M-AR is opening the doors to the head office and offsite manufacturing facility in Hull for an open day on Wednesday 21 June. Attendees will get to see how M-AR operates and share ideas with each other.
Exploring business development and digital engineering with DBM Vircon
PBC Today sat down with Andrew Bellerby, Director at DBM Vircon, to discuss his journey in digital construction, business development, and DBM Vircon’s role in the digital engineering and detailing industry.
Keepmoat commences construction on closed panel timber frame homes in Northstowe
Keepmoat has begun work on a new site for 300 new homes at Northstowe, using a closed panel timber frame technique.
AES: UK-based utility company delivers first-class service every time
AES is a UK-based utility company, with nationwide coverage, with its head offices based in London, and prides itself on high-quality work, providing a first-class service every time.
Hive Group leaps into education development sector with appointment of Anthony...
Anthony Mulraney appointed as director of the Hive Group's new Oxford office, specialising in education, heritage and commercial projects.
iHelios offers eco-friendly solution to the UK’s gas boiler phase-out challenge
Retrofitting millions of homes with low-carbon technologies presents one of the biggest challenges in decarbonising UK homes. The only way for the government to reach such goals will be by phasing out gas boilers.
What is the 15-minute city (and what is it not)?
The 15-minute city has found itself embroiled in conspiracy theories and even angry protests. PBC Today asked David Edwards of Placemake to unpack the myths and reality around the idea.
New £150m Harwell vaccine hub to be delivered by Glencar
Glencar will deliver the £150m vaccine manufacturing facility at the Harwell Science and Innovation campus in Oxfordshire.
Bentley Education announces winner of Enactus iTwin4Good Challenge
Bentley Systems has announced the winners of the Enactus iTwin4Good Challenge, which saw students create infrastructure digital twins to resolve issues in their communities.
BIM Model Checking For Everyone
This book is highly recommended for every professional who is seeking to enhance their BIM model checking expertise.
Laing O’Rourke, Skanska and others confirmed as DCW 2023 speakers
Speakers from Bryden Wood, Restoration & Renewal (HoP), AECOM, John Lewis & Partners and Heathrow have been confirmed for the DCW 2023 line-up.
How can tech companies break through in the construction industry?
The construction industry has been slow to adopt digital technology, while productivity levels in the construction industry have remained consistently below the UK average. In this article, Sebastian Peck, partner at KOMPAS, explores how tech companies can advance in the sector.
Is light gauge steel framing the most advanced material in offsite...
PBC Today explores whether light gauge steel framing is truly the most technically advanced material in the offsite technology portfolio, examines the challenges that are encountered when using these frames and discusses the properties and benefits when compared to other materials.
Maximising project efficiency: the lean construction approach
Industry leaders are seeking better methods for managing programmes – such as implementing lean construction.
Using project management software to meet Housing Association targets
Housing Association targets are a great way to measure progress. But they can also indicate when an industry is in difficulty—as the social housing sector can attest, explains Elecosoft.