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PATTRESS PLUS installation at Queensferry High School
The use of SMARTPLY PATTRESS PLUS makes installation faster and safer at Queensferry High School, completed by Keyes Brothers Construction.
MEDITE PREMIER attends Cartography Exhibition
Installations made from MEDITE PREMIER showcase Contemporary Cartography at the Building Centre’s Contemporary Cartography Exhibition.
Five reasons BIM is no longer enough for the MEP contractor
With an ever-rising pressure to evolve beyond BIM, sticking with the status quo is not an option for MEP contractors.
IoT and pollution: A breath of fresh air
The effects of air pollution are an increasing concern for cities around the world. Nick Sacke of Comms365 looks at how the Internet of Things can support a better understanding of the factors behind it in order to more effectively address the harm it can cause.
Why IoT is the future for construction sites
Providing super-fast reliable broadband on a construction site from day one is more vital than ever. The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming the way broadband internet and Wi-Fi is used.
Shaping construction with drone digital/reality capture technology
Ian Tansey of ProDroneWorx discusses how digital/reality capture outputs from drone technology revolutionised the management of a construction project.
Thoughts from the shovel face: interpreting data
Paul Nathanail, managing director of Land Quality Management Ltd, reflects on the importance of accurate communications and data assessment.
Project Etopia completes modular eco home
The first home in London’s only modular commuter village, Etopia Corby, has been completed inside and out, MMC specialist Project Etopia .
Energy House 2.0: Supporting clean tech for the built environment
Professor Will Swan and Dr Richard Fitton discuss the University of Salford’s Energy House 2.0, a state-of-the-art research facility that will test new technology to help speed up the development of better, more reliable products for the built environment.
Accelerating the implementation of advanced manufacturing techniques
Martin Ganley, BRE programme director for the CIH, offers reflections on a roundtable looking at advanced manufacturing techniques in the built environment.
A digital replica for Hong Kong Science Park
Digital twin campus initiative drives smart facilities management for Hong Kong Science Park.
Offsite manufacturing: Creating construction’s Uber moment
Scaling up and maturing the offsite manufacturing sector could create an “Uber moment” for housebuilding, says Dave Sheridan, executive chairman of ilke Homes.
New training hub to teach local people construction skills at Perry...
A new £100,000 training hub will give hundreds of people the chance to learn construction skills at the Perry Barr residential scheme in Birmingham.
The importance of a site diary for everyday construction activities
A frustrating part of a subcontractor’s job is getting paid. It can be difficult to prove a piece of work has been done, so a site diary is a must.
SFS and Tom Dyckhoff launch The Academy with renewed purpose
SFS have launched The Academy as a dedicated space to train fresh entrants into the industry.
Modern Methods of Construction: Good foundations or built up too much?
Ian Atkinson and Ryan Lavers of law firm Womble Bond Dickinson examine the rise of Modern Methods of Construction and whether they are having the impact predicted.
Summer workwear for the construction industry
James Whitaker, managing director at Dickies Workwear, offers his advice on dressing for the unpredictable British summer weather.
Wates FM secures MEP deal on 110 Bishopsgate in London
Wates FM has won a major contract to provide mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) services at 110 Bishopsgate in London.
Construction software: The right product, the right partner
Why finding the best construction software solutions depends on trusting the right construction technology partner.
Transport interchange for South Tyneside reaches final destination
The £21m transport interchange facility in South Shields, which incorporates a modern bus station and relocated Metro station, will welcome first passengers.
BSRIA US air conditioning market grows to $23bn
The value of US market for packaged air conditioning solutions rose by more than 14% in 2018 to reach $20.4bn, confirmed by BSRIA’s new study.
How does the US and UK BIM process compare?
Amanda Comunale and Shaun Hughes of Victaulic, share their knowledge on how BIM (Building Information Modelling) is progressing in the US and the UK
BESA urges members to support industry-led climate pledge
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has backed historic industry-led declarations committed to tackling the ‘crises of climate breakdown and biodiversity loss’.
Shaping the future of construction with digital technology
Melanie Dawson, director of digital construction at GRAHAM, discusses digital construction, BIM and smart ways of working in the construction industry.
The booming Build-to-Rent market
Build-to-Rent, or BtR, has risen in five years from almost nowhere to be a potential core element in meeting Britain’s housing need. Why should this have happened? What does it mean? Is it all good news?
Digital Twin: The new revolution in construction
Jade Myers of Surety Bonds discusses how the digital twin revolution is currently shaping the construction industry and why it is expected to replace the current BIM and CAD technologies.