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RECOM appointed to develop new fire training academy
RECOM Solutions have been appointed to develop a new fire training academy, as part of a major investment underpinning the company’s rapid expansion in the fire protection sector.
Embracing drones for construction to achieve sustainability objectives
David Pounder, future aviation systems engineer, Connected Places Catapult, shares how embracing drones in construction can help meet sustainability objectives while increasing work efficiencies and safety measures.
Offsite may be the future of construction, but can it be...
Ian Risk, chief technology officer at the Centre for Modelling & Simulation, looks at how digital and model-based engineering provides a new approach to this optimisation challenge.
Why data is the construction industry’s answer to climate change
Dr Graham Kelly, director of BIM Academy, discusses how taking control of data can help to shape smarter choices around building operation, energy use and construction products to create a more sustainable built environment.
The countdown to a more sustainable built environment with Futurebuild 2022
Futurebuild, the event that’s championed a more sustainable built environment for the past 16 years, returns to the ExCeL London from 1-3 March 2022. The net zero pioneer has curated an event that will connect specifiers, decision makers and disruptors with over 300 leading brands who are developing technologies and services to transform the built environment.
Jacobs and Mace to oversee The Ellinikon regeneration project
Mace and Jacobs have been appointed to manage the regeneration of the former Athens airport and the neighbouring coastal front, Ellinikon.
Four challenges on the horizon for the construction industry
Alastair Hamilton, partner at Pick Everard, discusses the current lay of the land and shares his insight into the challenges on the horizon for the construction industry.
How digital technologies can contribute to the built environment’s drive to...
Digital technologies such as BIM and digital twins can play a key role in supporting the built environment sector's drive to net zero, say Shivani Soni and Daniel Giddins of Microdesk.
The evolution of technology within construction
Mike Smith, director, Large Enterprise and Public Sector, Virgin Media O2, explores how the applications of new technology, such as drones and 5G, are transforming the construction industry.
How OpenBIM contributes to the digital transformation of the AEC industry
The advantages of OpenBIM can be extended through open data formats allowing professionals to use their preferred software without constraint.
Wates Group announces sustainability innovation competition winners
Today Wates Group and Lloyds Banking Group have announced the four joint winners of a sustainability innovation competition which aims to find a new generation of green tech businesses to help Lloyds in its transition to net zero carbon operation.
New landmark exhibition space celebrated by the city of Stoke-on-Trent
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent celebrate £5.4m landmark exhibition space constructed by Morgan Sindall, and project managed by Pick Everard, which now houses an original WW2 aircraft.
Suppliers appointed to £100m SHED framework
18 suppliers have been appointed to the £100m Social Housing Emerging Disruptors (SHED) framework launched by Procurement for Housing.
Genuit Group steps up on digital transformation with Cobuilder
Genuit Group implements a centralised data management strategy with the help of Cobuilder as part of its digital transformation.
Why SterlingOSB Zero is a great choice for the construction industry
West Fraser tell us the practical benefits that make its SterlingOSB Zero a great choice for the UK construction industry.
More apprentices needed to deliver net zero ambition by 2050
As National Apprenticeships Week begins, Actuate UK warn that skills shortages are hampering ambitions to deliver net zero buildings, as more new apprentices are needed if we are to achieve net zero by 2050.
Integrating health tech during the design and construction stage
Gavin Bashar, UK managing director at Tunstall Healthcare, discusses why technology should be integrated into buildings from the design and construction stage.
Is technology the solution to burnout in the construction industry?
Stephen McMenzie, account manager at Ed Controls UK, discusses burnout in the construction industry and how technology can alleviate some of those stresses.
How to build a better construction industry in 2022
Tom Noctor, team lead, Procore, shares his thoughts on what is in store for the construction industry in 2022 and why the year ahead will be crucial for stabilising the sector.
New Soil-Foundation-Structure Interaction (SoFSI) facility opens
The UKCRIC Soil-Foundation-Structure Interaction (SoFSI) facility is a world-first and will alter the way we design and construct major infrastructure.
Construction is the most dangerous job in UK – here’s how...
Unfortunately construction workers face disproportionate mental and physical risks to their health whilst working. This guide offers advice to those in the industry to prevent accidents and make the construction sector a safer, happier place to work.
Net zero and electrical safety: The future is now
Our path to net zero requires fundamental changes to our homes and how we use energy. Yet in our increasingly electric world, the critical importance of electrical safety is rarely fully acknowledged in strategies for our low carbon future. Here, Lesley Rudd, chief executive of Electrical Safety First, explains how the campaigning charity is aiming to change this.
Midlands at forefront of Hydrogen innovation with HyDEX scheme
A new programme called HyDEX has been launched in the Midlands with hopes of fostering a new hydrogen economy in the Midlands.
Submissions are now open for speakers at Digital Construction Week (DCW)...
Europe's leading innovation and technology event for the built environment returns to ExCeL London on 18-19 May 2022 and speaker submissions for the 2022 edition of Digital Construction Week (DCW) are now being accepted.
Securing the built environment’s future with carbon tracking
As the construction industry continues moving towards a more sustainable future, tracking the amount of carbon embedded in building products will be crucial to companies becoming more environmentally friendly. Andrew Stolworthy, Director of Product and Market Development of SFS, explains what the industry needs to do to on this journey.
Hayfield acquires site to deliver £21m green development
Hayfield has acquired a prime eight-acre site to deliver a £21m ‘green’ development, featuring 50 eco-efficient luxury homes in Wiltshire.