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A Modern Method for 21st century construction
Alex Lubbock at the Infrastructure & Projects Authority, discusses how Modern Methods of Construction can deliver higher quality and performance.
How long will it be before robots build everything?
As technology and AI gallop forward, robotics are making inroads into construction. Will there come a point where they can replace humans entirely?
Britlift: Reaching new heights in lifting equipment
In a short space of time, Britlift has established a reputation for innovative, flexible and bespoke lifting equipment for modular homes
Britlift deigns and manufactures below-the-hook...
BIM adds value to intelligent buildings, says report
A new report from Navigant Research examines how building information modelling (BIM) adds value to intelligent buildings.
CITB to award outsourcing contract to SSCL
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced its intention to sign an enabling partner agreement with Shared Services Connected Ltd (SSCL).
The benefits of offsite framing – and how to maximise them
voestalpine Metsec plc's Ryan Simmonds, examines the key benefits of offsite framing, quantity, and how to make it work for a project.
To create liveable locations, we need vibrant high streets
Martin Feakes UK Buildings Market Director at Ramboll takes a close look at the Government’s budget announcement to invest £675m into revitalising our high streets
Transforming Infrastructure Performance: From strategy to delivery
Alex Lubbock, head of digital construction at the Infrastructure & Projects Authority, discusses Transforming Infrastructure Performanceand the government’s plan to tackle infrastructure issues.
Bluebeam partners with DCW to showcase building technology
Bluebeam is partnering with Digital Construction Week 2018 to create a specially designed On-site Arena, a replica construction site where attendees can learn first-hand about the latest innovations in field technology
ECA to trial virtual reality experience at UK Construction Week
Leading engineering trade association ECA is set to host a virtual reality experience at their stand during UK Construction Week.
UK BIM Alliance welcomes David Glennon to its executive team
David Glennon, Head of Digital at Arcadis has joined the UK BIM Alliance Executive Team where he will take a key role in leading the Standards Group as well as promoting and supporting the work of the Alliance
BIM as usual: A brave new world!
John Eynon imagines the data-driven built environment of tomorrow, where BIM and digital have become business as usual
Improving productivity in housebuilding through BatiScript
Mobile, hand-held technology fostering greater collaboration and efficiency could have a crucial role in boosting productivity in housebuilding.
Government unveil details of £420m construction sector deal
In further details released by the government, the construction sector deal identifies a vision to build new homes faster and a commitment to using digital technologies
GroupBC selected for G-Cloud 10 Cloud Software supplier framework
GroupBC (under the registered name Business Collaborator Ltd) has been awarded a place on the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 10 agreement for the supply of Cloud Software
Report: Blockchain to bridge the gap to integrated transport
Blockchain could provide the foundations for a future integrated transport system, without the need for large and costly centralised control mechanisms, according to a new paper from the Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) and the University of Sheffield
Survey: 95% of property professionals positive about proptech
Property professionals now overwhelmingly regard proptech as an opportunity rather than a threat, but a clear majority are also sceptical about their own companies’ progress on adopting new technology, according to a new survey
McAvoy appoints new head of manufacturing and innovation
The McAvoy Group, one of the UK’s leading offsite construction specialists, has announced the appointment of David Clark as Head of Manufacturing and Innovation
UK BIM Alliance: The end of the beginning!
The UK BIM Alliance was launched in October 2016 to unite the industry around the BIM Level 2 agenda, fuelled by hope, faith, the need for leadership and a voice – and a passion for a digitally transformed industry. Founding board member and engagement lead John Eynon looks back at its progress
2D to 3D Models: Entering the Third Dimension
As you’ve likely heard or read, the construction industry is in a state of transformation: from flat to fat; from two to three dimensions
NHS services get funding boost for building modernisation
Forty NHS hospitals and community services are set to receive £760m to modernise and transform their buildings and services in the year of the NHS’s 70th birthday
Innovation hub to support industry-academia collaboration
Innovate UK has up to £72m to invest in establishing a core innovation hub to support cooperation between industry and academia and transform the construction sector
Quantifying the benefits of offsite construction
CIRIA, working with its members, industry partners and Buildoffsite, is poised to start work on producing good practice guidance for quantifying the benefits of offsite construction. This guidance is needed now, it would seem, more than ever to encourage and accelerate its uptake into mainstream construction practices, says Kieran Tully
Blockchain and smart contracts: Binary solutions in a non-binary industry?
Legal expert and BIM specialist May Winfield examines the benefits, risk and future development of blockchain and smart contracts in the construction
McAvoy announces record year & £20m of new projects
The McAvoy Group, one of the UK’s leading offsite construction specialists, has announced a record financial year, accomplishing a 10% growth in turnover to £60m
CEA to host annual Innovation is Here conference
The CEA’s annual conference, Innovation is Here, is set to help explain how companies can embrace digital opportunities, and will take place at One Great George Street, London, on 22 March