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A tale of three cities: How architecture can save the Olympic...
Bidding for and hosting the Olympic Games comes with a massive cost – and too often, facilities have faced an uncertain future once the flame has gone out. However, writes Roderick Bates of Chaos, London, Tokyo and Paris show that with careful architectural planning and technology, the Games can deliver long-term economic, environmental and social impacts.
Digital Construction Week 2024 dubbed “the best industry event of the...
The UK’s leading annual event for innovation in the built environment, Digital Construction Week, received rave reviews and saw a 7% increase in attendee numbers in 2024.
Construction manufacturers not prioritising digitisation, says CLC
The Construction Leadership Council has published a research report stating that construction product manufacturers must put more focus on digitisation.
AI in UK construction: Opportunities, challenges and the path forward
A new survey by IFS found that the UK construction industry is keen to embrace AI but faces several challenges in being ready for adoption. Kenny Ingram, VP for construction and engineering, looks at how to overcome the barriers to fully realising the huge potential of AI in UK construction.
Modular school building cuts carbon emissions
Designed and built by McAvoy, the brand new Merstham Park School in Surrey provides 900 pupils aged 11-16 years with high-quality classrooms, play space, a dance studio and an all-weather sports pitch.
Reshaping the future of UK housebuilding: Introducing M-Dock
The UK’s housebuilding industry is facing tough times, and alarm bells are starting to ring for social housing programmes, causing ripple effects throughout construction. With a desperate need for affordable homes, finding the balance between cost, quality, speed of delivery and sustainability is a significant challenge.
3D site models in Revit format
In today's world of architecture and construction, Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools like Revit have revolutionised the design and construction process.
Adapting insurance strategies: Enhancing construction businesses for a more insurable future
In the dynamic construction industry landscape, staying ahead means more than keeping up with technological advancements and regulatory changes – it also involves evolving insurance strategies, says Clarke Williams.
Latest RIBA horizon scans examine how AI could impact architecture
The final horizon scans in the Royal Institute of British Architects's (RIBA) series looks at the growing presence and potential impact of AI in architecture.
Building a stronger water sector: The case for standardised Product Data...
As the UK water industry prepares for the Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) and works towards ambitious net zero targets, it faces a critical challenge: The need for consistent and traceable asset information to improve the value of its data.
Tilbury Douglas’ £6m defective designs claim against Arup fails
Tunnels designed by Arup were "incapable of implementation", said Tilbury Douglas' in the defective designs claim.
Construction industry faces growing cybersecurity risks amid digital transformation
Sector-wide, there’s an urgent call for construction businesses to implement robust measures that will prevent and protect them against cybersecurity risks, says Simon Hughes, SVP of Global Distribution at Cowbell.
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.
AI quantification of construction waste for a value-added circular economy
Over 50% of landfills worldwide are filled with construction waste. An international project, led by Northumbria University in partnership with King Fahd University, is looking to leverage AI to quantify construction waste onsite and provide additional value to circular economy frameworks to reduce the amount going to landfills.
Digital innovation in the construction industry boosted by collaboration
Louise Foody, Managing Director of Covolve and former Director of Digital at Kingspan, details the potential and challenges of digital innovation in the construction industry.
How 3D visualisation can unlock circular construction
Martin Huber, CEO and co-founder of 3D modelling and spatial data company Amrax, discusses how 3D visualisation can help construction firms embed deeper circularity.
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.
Sustainable construction made easy: Allplan & One Click LCA
With a combination of Allplan & One Click LCA, the CO2 footprint of planned construction projects can be determined and addressed during the design phase.
The golden age of AI-based construction management and site monitoring
Following the rapid internationalisation of the Norwegian construction AI scale-up Imerso, the company explains the growing trend of automation and digitisation in closing the gap between the office and the site.
From concept to construction: building with connected digital workflows
Did you miss our third and final webinar in the Concept to Construction series? Read on as we break down the benefits of digital workflows…
A look inside the Digital Construction Week 2024 speaker programme
Digital Construction Week 2024 – the UK’s leading event for innovation and technology in the built environment – has announced its programme for the upcoming show at ExCeL London on 5-6 June.
How the estimation and fabrication stages of construction can be simplified
Accurate estimates and transparent processes are essential in construction. By adopting digital tools, estimators and fabricators can ensure precision and improve communication among stakeholders, explains Trimble Viewpoint.
Top Lean Construction tools for project planning
Lean Construction seeks to eliminate waste, maximise value, and foster continuous improvement throughout every stage of a construction project.
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.
Collaborative nature of Archicad model brings city campus to life
Tasked with creating a state-of-the-art city centre campus for further and higher education, Bond Bryan and Simpson Haugh delivered a distinctive and inspirational learning environment for the Manchester College and UCEN using an Archicad model.