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Construction Product Quality Planning: Applying best practice in the construction industry
The Construction Product Quality Planning (CPQP) framework offers a toolbox of resources to help manufacturers produce new construction products and components in line with best practice quality standards, ensure legal compliance and improve the efficiency of their operations.
Data-driven transport: How the construction industry can build a sustainable future
Building a sustainable future requires smart, data-driven public transport networks, says Devin de Vries, CEO of WhereIsMyTransport.
ZERO Playbook: Setting the path to decarbonising construction
Decarbonising construction is a complex and challenging task. Industry group ZERO is working on a plain language playbook that will help everyone make the journey.
Data is your mortar for better connected construction projects
The industry is facing many uncontrollable challenges. Rising material prices, fuel costs and labour shortages are eroding traditional profit margins. But how can data be used for better connected construction projects?.
Vectorworks announces the launch of its 2023 product line
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks has announced that it will soon launch its 2023 product line, which is focused on providing time-saving tools that automate processes.
How digital technologies enhance infrastructure resilience
2022 EC3 Thorpe Medal winner Dr Sotirios Argyroudis explains the exciting opportunities and roles of digital twins, IoT and machine learning in enhancing critical infrastructure resilience and sustainability.
Solohaus modular homes for homeless delivered in Hemel Hempstead
The Hill Group handed over eight Solohaus modular homes for the homeless to Dacorum Borough Council, intended as follow-on accommodation for people in the local area.
The use of BIM methodology for infrastructure design
In this article, ACCA Software explains how Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a useful tool for improving infrastructure design, coordination, and construction.
Modular timber demonstrator unit shows retrofitting potential for sustainable offices
A new modular timber demonstrator unit prototype shows how timber kit-of-parts approach to retrofitting could be the key to future sustainable offices.
The digital role in passive fire protection
In this article, Siderise Insulation explains how digital tools can help to ensure long-term passive fire protection for buildings.
Digitisation of procurement is the only way to the gold standard
Eighteen months on from the publication of the Construction Playbook, just how well is the industry doing in meeting the needs for increased digitisation of procurement? Julian Penna, product owner for MyPagabo, says that while the pieces of the puzzle are all there, the industry as a whole is still a few steps away from completing the jigsaw.
Drought declared across England as 20m face water restrictions
The Environmental Agency declared a drought this lunchtime across eight major regions of England after the driest summer for half a century.
Preventing legionella with IoT, automation and digital processes
Organisations across the UK are responsible under health and safety legislation for preventing legionella and other known pathogens in freshwater systems – but the process can require a lot of time, effort and expense. Automation, digitisation and the internet of things could help drive effective change, says Chris Potts, marketing director of ANT Telecom.
CIH launches construction product quality planning framework
The Construction Innovation Hub has today launched the Construction Product Quality Planning framework (CPQP), a new quality assurance framework to de-risk platform and offsite manufacturing
Designing in efficiencies: How offsite can assist with streamlining the construction...
MMC is creating a new set of design expectations and pushing boundaries with the use of new technologies and systems. As increased pressures from a global skills shortage continue, Martin Harvey, at McAvoy, discusses how offsite can help.
ICW Group announces series of key senior appointments
ICW Group announces a series of key senior appointments to enhance its operations and support its growth strategy.
Ramboll appoints new head of transport planning
Ramboll, global engineering and consultancy company, has appointed Johnny Ojeil as the new head of transport planning.
Nemetschek reaches ‘record high’ business growth in Q2 2022
Construction software solutions provider The Nemetschek Group has continued strong business growth in revenue and profitability in Q2 2022, with 'record high' recurring revenues.
All-electric homes to be delivered in Midlands scheme by St. Modwen
350 new all-electric homes are to be built on the historic MG Rover site by St Modwen using pioneering smart grid technology.
Affordable housing development at Allerton Fire and Police Station tops out
HMS celebrates ‘topping out’ at former Allerton Fire and Police Station as the vacant site is transformed into an affordable housing development.
Kier appointed to deliver net zero carbon commercial development in London
Kier has been appointed to design and construct the mixed-use sustainable commercial development - 135 Park Street Southbank - by Barings and LBS.
Graphisoft announces release of architectural workflow solution, Archicad 26
Graphisoft has announced the release of architectural workflow software Archicad 26, alongside updates to its BIMcloud, BIMx, and DDScad solutions.
BE-ST and UKGBC announce built environment sustainability mission
BE-ST has announced a new partnership with UKGBC Scotland, with a shared built environment sustainability mission.
NZB to deliver net zero-carbon energy school in Rugeley
Net Zero Buildings (NZB) is set to start on site with a next-generation net zero-carbon energy school in Rugeley, refurbishing swimming facilities, adding classrooms and prioritising sustainability.
The future of low-carbon underfloor heating under Part L
Mark Dowdeswell, senior category manager at Uponor, discusses the new standards and how installing low-temperature, energy-efficient systems can help housebuilders and developers to meet these new requirements for low-carbon heating.
Holmes Miller expands to support public sector projects in South East...
Holmes Miller has opened a new purpose-built studio in Hertfordshire, to support a pipeline of public sector projects in South East England.