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Can 3D laser scanning help decarbonise the concrete industry?
3D laser scanning can help the concrete industry from first pour to final adjustments as it makes the journey to cutting carbon emissions.
Building offsite’s zero carbon toolkit
A mix of materials should form the offsite sector’s zero carbon toolkit, argues Sam Hart, head of Modern Methods of Construction at Built Environment – Smarter Transformation.
UKGBC calls on government to double down to support a resilient...
Ahead of Adaptation Day at COP27, the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has urged the government to strengthen policies that will support a resilient built environment.
New ACE guide to help deliver net zero roads
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has published a new guide aimed at supporting consultancies which deliver roads to achieve net zero.
Could 3D printing solve the UK housing shortage?
With 3D printing on the rise, could it be a possible solution to help the housing crisis in the UK? Build Warranty explores.
3 reasons European contractors should be adopting modular construction practices
Modular construction adds efficiencies, is eco-friendly and may attract younger generations to construction industry careers, says Benedict Wallbank, BIM strategy and partnerships manager, Trimble Viewpoint.
October construction PMIs see output grow but expectations fall
The October construction PMIs signal momentum in the UK, as total industry activity rises at the fastest pace since May despite economic uncertainty.
WGBC launches manifesto for a sustainable built environment in Africa
The Africa Regional Network of the World Green Building Council has launched a manifesto for the development of a sustainable built environment in Africa.
Is it time for timber in UK construction to go mainstream?
In September, Timber Development UK became the largest timber supply chain body in the UK following the merger of the Timber Trade Federation and TRADA, bringing together more than 1,500 businesses. As TDUK looks ahead to the future of the timber trade sector, TDUK chief executive Dave Hopkins asks whether timber in UK construction has a larger role to play.
Building confidence in MMC with the DfMA Toolkit
The DfMA Toolkit embeds a wealth of project and supplier data, enabling users to benchmark against their own projects and make more informed and sustainable decisions with the aid of the transport directions and carbon calculator, says Alan Saleh, production innovation manager at L&Q and workstream lead at COLAB.
Investing in the future of UK manufacturing with the new Etex...
Leading lightweight construction manufacturer Etex is set to double the Bristol-based production capacity for its Siniat brand upon the opening of its plasterboard factory expansion, which comes at a time when material shortages continue to put pressure on the supply chain.
How can we redefine modular construction for a new era?
Viewpoint, a leader in construction project management solutions, explores what makes this new age of offsite construction bigger and better? What can this generation of modular buildings deliver that prefabrication failed to do? And how will technology help modular become a serious player in all property construction?
Accelerating digital engineering in Modern Methods of Construction
Dr Mark Woods, chief strategy officer at the Centre for Modelling & Simulation (CFMS), believes that digital engineering is a crucial tool in compressing development cycles across the construction sector; and highlights how this can be leveraged to support the industry through a turbulent time.
The importance of digital transformation in the construction industry
Digital transformation in the construction industry is now top of the agenda for many firms, becoming a high-priority initiative to maintain competitiveness in a tough market. Executives across all industries are aware of the benefits of digitisation, with most organisations implementing construction software at some level across the business.
Why the UK needs a Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard
David Partridge, chair of the UK’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, discusses the development of a common standard in the UK built environment, and why it will be vital for both the industry – and the planet.
What are the key capabilities of field management software?
In this e-book, Re-flow break down the key capabilities of field management software, as well as how certain systems may specialise to better fit the industries they serve.
Scaling up collaboration to support the delivery of New Zealand’s rail...
How a visual cross-discipline collaboration software is enabling efficient delivery of New Zealand's rail network upgrade projects.
CReDIT tool to help calculate and cut carbon from brownfield developments
LEAP Environmental and the University of Surrey have partnered to calculate carbon emissions from brownfield developments to enable carbon reduction.
Stevenage Stoneyhall Estate benefits from Secured by Design security features
Stevenage’s Stoneyhall Estate continues to benefit from the Secured by Design Gold Award that it received for its security features over 12 years after the development was completed.
£297m East Sussex highways and infrastructure contract secured by Balfour Beatty...
Balfour Beatty Living Places has secured a seven-year agreement with East Sussex County Council for a highways and infrastructure contract worth £297m.
Improving project predictability with Modern Methods of Construction
The construction sector is typically accused of being slow to embrace change and adapt to new technology and methods, particularly regarding administration and the back office. There’s no denying, however, that with modern methods of construction, the industry is making great strides in improving project predictability.
Greener, better, faster: Modular’s role in solving the housing crisis
Housebuilding in the UK has remained largely unchanged for generations but a new report highlighting the rise of modular construction gives us the opportunity to deliver much-needed new homes and solve the housing crisis, says Steve Cole, director of Make UK Modular.
Bouygues UK completes modular student accommodation in Canterbury Â
Bouygues UK has successfully completed its first self-delivered modular student accommodation project at Canterbury Riverside.
Bentley Systems partners with FUKUI COMPUTER to promote digital transformation
FUKUI COMPUTER, the CAD vendor for the construction industry, has announced a strategic partnership with Bentley Systems to accelerate the adoption of digital transformation in the Japanese construction industry.
Re-flow: What is field management software?
Field management (FM) refers to the organisation and logistics of any operational processes carried out beyond company property, often referred to as taking place in the field. This commonly applies to construction.
Construction output bounces back in September despite low business predictions
UK construction output showed an unexpected improvement in September, following two months of falling output. However, outlook has dimmed as survey reveals weakest trend for new orders since recovery began in 2020.