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UK’s national grid may not be able to support AI energy...
SELECT's new president, Mike Stark, has warned that the demands on the electrical network to power artificial intelligence(AI)Â may soon exceed current capacity.
Rebecca Koch to join the Nemetschek Group as chief people officer
The Nemetschek Group has announced that Dr. Rebecca Koch has been appointed as its Chief People Officer, joining the organisation as of September 1, 2024.
10 ways Imerso can benefit construction managers and their projects
If your team is not yet using routine laser scan checks as part of your site supervision and progress-tracking strategy, then Imerso has the software for you.
Morgan Sindall’s carbon assessment tool ‘CarboniCa’ backed by Innovate UK
Innovate UK has awarded a grant to support Morgan Sindall’s bespoke whole life carbon assessment software tool, which is being adapted for Nottingham Trent University.
The Build Chain raises £1.7m to propel growth in 2024 and...
Online construction materials procurement platform The Build Chain is set to grow its team, expand its solution, and reach the next stage of growth after securing its second round of investment.
Travis Perkins’ WholeHouse platform completes first home
The first homes using Travis Perkins’ WholeHouse platform have been completed in Leicestershire.
Leveraging BIM for enhanced risk assessment and insurability in civil infrastructure...
In the ever-evolving landscape of construction and property management, Building Information Modelling (BIM) stands out as a transformative force. Its latest advancements are not only revolutionising project workflows but also offering invaluable insights for insurers to better understand risks associated with civil infrastructure and large-scale properties.
Wrekin joins civil engineering supergroup Civitec
Wrekin has joined Product Industriels Lorrains (P.I.L), Fonderies de Saint Dizier (FSD), Geoworks, and Encotel in the Civitec Group partnership.
Integrating AI in AEC/O to enhance efficiency
AI’s use in the AEC/O industry has the potential to increase sustainability, efficiency, and decision-making, says Nemetschek Group.
AI in construction: Agents, co-pilots and team members
With AI developing at a rapid rate, it promises to bring dramatic changes to the construction industry. James Bowles, founder of Freeform 4D, outlines some of what to expect and how best to prepare for the future.
AI, Funding, Net Zero, Collaboration – Topics covered at Utility Week...
The Re-flow team were in attendance at Traffex and Utility Week Live, exploring how both industries have approached the challenges of reaching net zero.
Labour to merge NIC and IPA into new infrastructure body, Nista
The proposed National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) would "better support the delivery of major capital projects".
Construction materials procurement transformed with data analytics
The Build Chain discusses how advancements in data analytics are transforming materials procurement in the construction industry.
The use of AI in construction will empower, not overpower
The use of AI in construction is set to revolutionise the industry, but it won’t be taking over your job, says Anthony Watson, pre-construction manager at O’Brien Contractors.
The future of the UK’s geospatial mapping: AI or alarming interference?
AI is here, and it is learning. The question is, will it prove to be a labour-saving, efficiency-boosting imitator of human intelligence for the UK’s geospatial mapping or an alarming interference?
Smartphone app bridging the gap of structural health monitoring
Monitoring the structural health of key infrastructure assets, such as bridges, is crucial in making maintenance and capacity decisions, and extending service life. Dr Jan Winkler of AtkinsRéalis says digital tools, combined with everyday smartphones, could prove invaluable.
Newforma X PBC on-demand: Mastering action items to streamline construction project...
In the concluding part of this series of on-demand webinars, Newforma technical solutions lead Carl Storms delves into the cornerstone of project management: action items.
Fostering resilient supply chains: How source-to-contract management reduces risk
Jack Macfarlane, founder and CEO of DeepStream, discusses the stages of source-to-contract management, the advantages it can offer procurement teams, and details how common risks can be mitigated.
Tunnel construction to be revolutionised with robotic AI
A consortium of engineering and robotic automation industry leaders has developed the first robotic AI solution to modernise tunnel construction in a variety of sectors.
Nemetschek Group announces new AI Innovation Hub
The AI Innovation hub aims to bundle the existing AI activities in the Group and accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence in the AEC/O (Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations) and media industries.
dTwin: A revolutionary solution for the AEC/O industry
Nemetschek group were determined that dTwin should be one step ahead at all times; only then can we deliver on our promise to constantly help the AEC/O sector to successfully address the challenges it faces both now and in the future.
Transforming property management: Innovations and best practices for the future
As building standards evolve with new technologies, property managers navigate complex challenges. David Webb, Totalmobile managing director of Property & FM, explores what lies ahead for UK property management.
The exposure gap: Can the brownfield boom be sustained without the...
Brownfield is booming, with recent government funding pushing it to the top of every local council’s built environment agenda. Howel Morris, Rodgers Leask, welcomes the current flurry of activity, but is the next generation being primed to sustain the boom?Â
Building the future: Using AI in structural engineering
With the recent news of the Chancellor doubling funding for the UK’s AI sector, many businesses will be pausing to consider how they can harness the tool to improve processes within the structural engineering sector.
Embracing the future of AEC: Insights from the 2024 Allplan Summit
Allplan’s recent Build the Future Summit 2024 has been another successful virtual event, sharing the latest innovations in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry.
Infrastructure construction management software: Overcoming challenges at 8 Bishopsgate London
PBC Today was recently invited to the opening of the new regional headquarters for Bentley Systems at 8 Bishopsgate in London, where we caught up with construction manager Leandlease and Bentley System’s Greg Demchak to discuss building design challenges and the use of Bentley’s infrastructure construction management software SYNCHRO.