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UK construction industry to ramp up digitisation in 2020
The UK construction industry is ramping up its digital transformation efforts, as 2020 is set to be a pivotal year for the industry, according to new research.
Evaluating BIM level 2 three years on
Paul Newby, engineering services director at SES Engineering Services (SES) evaluates the successes and failures of the BIM Level 2 mandate and where the industry needs to go in the future.
Communication breakdown in construction projects
Stuart Bell looks at some of the common issues surrounding poor information management and sets out some simple steps to encourage adoption.
How the G-Cloud enables change in public sector procurement
John Ketteley, executive chairman of Elecosoft, considers how the government’s digital marketplace is enabling vital change in public sector procurement beyond the build and into a sustainable future.
Transforming Construction: Driving innovation
Sam Stacey, challenge director, UKRI Transforming Construction, talks to PBC Today about why he took on the role, the key aims of the Transforming Construction Challenge and the future of precision manufacturing and offsite construction.
John Sisk awarded 30-storey tower in Canary Wharf
Rockwell has appointed John Sisk & Son to deliver pre-construction services for a 30-storey mixed-use tower at Westferry, Canary Wharf.
StormMeister® flood protection innovation
One of the major innovative changes to take place within StormMeister® has been the introduction and application of CAD software to its flood protection products.
Network Rail launches £70m track worker safety task force
Network Rail has launched a £70m fund to target track-worker safety, improving safety for employees that work on the railway.
NBS appoints Tina Pringle as director of technical content
NBS has appointed Tina Pringle as its new director of technical content to focus on the definition and delivery for digital construction and the built environment.
United Utilities appoints Costain as Maintenance Service Provider
United Utilities has appointed Costain as Maintenance Service Provider across its operations under a framework contract for an initial period of five years.
Geospatial Commission appoints new director
John Manzoni has announced that Thalia Baldwin will be appointed as the new director of the Geospatial Commission from 1 August 2019.
Mott MacDonald appoints new chairman and managing director
Mott MacDonald has announced that Mike Haigh will be its new chairman and James Harris will take over as group managing director.
Construction connectivity: Getting back to basics
Technology such as drones, robotics and 3D printing offer huge potential for construction but the sites of the future cannot become a reality until the industry conquers the basics of construction connectivity.
McAvoy appoints David Clark as manufacturing director
Offsite construction specialists, the McAvoy Group, has appointed David Clark as manufacturing director, in the hopes of expanding the company’s production capacity.
Nylacast take home award for commitment to skills and training
Engineering firm, Nylacast, were announced as winners and presented with an award for commitment to skills and training following the CEA’s (Construction Equipment Association) annual conference.
Construction to reap the rewards of digitisation, CITB report shows
A new report published by CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) shows that construction can reap major rewards from digital skills and technology, but only if it takes decisive action in the next five years.
What are the biggest challenges we face in construction?
Tate Consulting discusses the top five challenges the construction and engineering sector currently faces and how smart technology is evolving to help solve these issues.
Mott MacDonald and Microsoft collaborate to deliver smart infrastructure
Mott MacDonald and Microsoft have teamed up to create a cloud-based smart infrastructure platform to help asset owners, cities and governments deliver public services that bring value to everyone.
Is time running out for traditional practices in the construction industry?
Mark Farmer, CEO of Cast Consultancy said ‘the platform is on fire’ and warned that complacency is not an option for construction firms that want to survive.
Back to the future: Assessing the BIM 2050 report
In 2012, a group of 18 young construction professionals pondered the question, what will the construction industry look like in 2050? One of the authors, Stefan Mordue, takes a look at how far the sector has progressed towards their predictions.
Breaking down the silos
Richard Saxon CBE, architecture and construction expert, explores the silos confining the construction industry and delves into the ‘digital twin’ concept.
Is virtual reality the future of building construction?
Research shows technologies such as virtual reality, smart technologies, modelling, and robotics will have an impact on building construction.
The holistic approach to construction’s productivity problem
What will it take to kick-start productivity in construction? Martin Feakes at London at Ramboll, believes the conditions are right for change.
NBS launches annual National BIM Survey
NBS has launched the annual NBS National BIM Survey, marking almost a decade of tracking BIM adoption in the UK.
Hiring architects under the new exceptional talent visa
Will the Government’s recently announced exceptional talent visa for architects ease the skills shortages in UK construction? How can employers take advantage to address their recruitment needs? Immigration lawyer Anne Morris explains.
Planning permission granted for South Seaham Garden Village
Durham County Council are set to work in partnership with Tolent to build a 'Garden Village' in South Seaham.