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Willmott Dixon to deliver extra care facility in Old Woking
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Woking Borough Council to deliver Hale End Court, which will provide independent living and extra care housing facilities in Old Woking.
Stavanger Hospital uses AI to detect construction deviations in real-time
The new University Hospital in Stavanger, one of the biggest public construction projects in Scandinavia, adopted 3D scanning and AI technology to track work quality and avoid costly mistakes.
Organisers of Birmingham 2022 abandon plans for £500m athletes’ village
The organisers of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have ditched plans to build a £500m athletes’ village and will instead split the competitors across three separate sites.
IoT data: Maximising its value
Nick Sacke, head of IoT and products at Comms365, explains that stakeholders need to fully understand how to integrate these new data sources into existing data platforms and get the most value from it.
Hilson Moran turns to Bluebeam Revu to drive production efficiency
As a multidisciplinary practice offering design services, Hilson Moran has significantly increased its investment in digital solutions. A change in philosophy came with the successful implementation of Bluebeam Revu.
Build-Zone secures backing from major A-rated insurer
Leading UK 10-year structural warranty provider, Build-Zone, has secured backing from XL Catlin Insurance Company (UK) Ltd, part of AXA XL.
Housebuilders urge the government not to forget about retirees
While much has been written about the challenges faced by first-time buyers struggling to get a foot on the housing ladder this summer, Advantage Home Construction Insurance looks at why developers are warning we can’t afford to ignore the housing needs of older people.
Driverless vehicles: Coming to a city street near you soon…
Driverless cars promised cities much, but have conspicuously failed to arrive – has something gone wrong with driverless technology?
Creating a digital map of underground assets
The Geospatial Commission has partnered with Ordnance Survey and the Greater London Authority to develop a National Underground Asset Register that will digitally map the world beneath our feet.
Sadiq Khan announces £1.5bn package of infrastructure works
The mayor of London has joined forces with utility companies to deliver infrastructure works worth up to £1.5bn to enable the capital’s social and economic recovery.
Integrating new technologies in the planning industry
Keano Chang, president and Allar Ahtmann, chairman of iknowa look at the new technologies that are addressing inefficiencies in the planning industry, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
Keeping up with data laws in construction
Construction and building sites are often attractive targets for thieves but now, the industry also has to contend with cyber-crime and data breaches. Helen Davenport, Jocelyn Paulley and Michael O’Shea of Gowling WLG discuss how to avoid being an easy target.
Project Bank Accounts: Good news for the supply chain
What are Project Bank Accounts, why are they good news and will everyone welcome them? Copronet explains...
New report outlines aviation design changes post Covid-19
Aurecon has modelled how aviation design could change post Covid-19, including altering the physical layout of the airport and aircraft and reordering traffic flow.
Covid-19 and SMEs in the construction industry
Covid-19 has presented an unprecedented challenge for the construction industry but as we move towards a “new normal”, there will also be huge opportunities for SMEs in the sector, says William M Snape, director of StormMeister Flood Protection.
Low-balling to win contracts: How some contractors hold construction back
The Access Group takes a look at the CBI’s recent Fine Margins report and discusses how estimating software can help contractors avoid unusually low or high tenders.
McLaughlin & Harvey wins £18m Ayrshire flood protection scheme
McLaughlin & Harvey has secured the construction contract for a flood protection scheme at the Upper Garnock Valley.
Engineers encouraged to have more imput on sustainable buildings
The CIBSE has released its updated guide on sustainability, empowering engineers to influence the work done and decisions made on building projects, to lead to more sustainable outcomes.
Changes to planning system to safeguard UK’s cultural heritage
In a bid to protect theatres, concert halls and live music performance venues, changes to the planning system have been announced.
Wates FM wins three-year contract at Barings’ Old Bailey
Wates Facilities Management (FM) has secured a contract over a three-year period at Barings’ Old Bailey premises in London.
Mitie to provide waste management services at Covid-19 testing sites
Mitie is building on its support for Britain’s efforts against coronavirus by providing waste management and security services for a further seven Covid-19 testing sites.
Covid-19: Helping hands for trades from Build Aviator
Build Aviator has extended a range of help and financial support to tradespeople during the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown.
Harnessing the Common Data Environment
PBC Today explores how the Common Data Environment (CDE) strengthens collaboration across the AEC industry and allows for seamless data sharing.
Babcock appoints new chief executive
Babcock International Group PLC (Babcock) has appointed David Lockwood as CEO, succeeding Archie Bethel, who earlier this year announced his intention to retire.
Crown Commercial Service launches facilities management marketplace
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has launched a new facilities management (FM) marketplace, where buyers from both Government and the public sector can purchase a range of FM services.
Four new prisons to be constructed using MMC
Four new prisons are to be built across England over the next six years using new technology and modern methods of construction.