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New report shows MMC costs will drop by one third
A new report published at the annual conference of Constructing Excellence finds that the costs of modern methods of construction (MMC) are set to fall by a third, in line with growing demand.
How construction software breaks paper chains
Interstate Electrical has gone on a journey with Revu. When it came to moving forward as a modern business, Interstate Electrical faced some challenges. The main culprit? Paper.
Information visualisation to unlock the path to digital transformation
4D visualisation can boost project certainty for infrastructure firms post-pandemic, says James Dean, CEO of Sensat.
Overcoming blockers/issues to delivering MMC in the social housing sector
Mary Bennell, director of SWPA, explores the issues of delivering modern methods of construction (MMC) in the social housing sector and tells us how we can overcome these blockers.
How construction can pick up the climate commitment slack
As the dust settles after COP26, nations and industries are left to reflect on what Glasgow’s deal means for them. When it comes to cutting down on earth-warming emissions, construction has a bigger role to play than most.
Increasing climate resilience through connected digital twins
At COP26, the National Digital Twin launched the Climate Resilience Demonstrator (CReDo) project with a short film, Tomorrow Today, highlighting the essential role of infrastructure in the climate emergency along with an interactive app to explore how connected digital twins can help plan for better adaptation and resilience.
Can digital engineering facilitate a faster route to achieving net zero...
Gavin Bonner, head of digital engineering at Cundall, discusses the role of BIM and digital technology in decarbonising the built environment and why data is key to unlocking our net zero ambitions.
Building Iceland’s new national hospital
The power of digital technology in construction is helping to create what will be one of Iceland’s largest and most vital buildings, a new national hospital.
Getting construction’s sustainability drive on the right track
Peter Barker, director of BIM Academy, assesses the current digital climate and the drive towards sustainable buildings.
Constructing Excellence South West appoints Dan Macey as new chair
Constructing Excellence South West (CESW) has appointed Dan Macey as the new chair, to lead positive change in the construction industry.
Willmott Dixon to deliver £11m Somerset Digital Innovation Centre
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Somerset County Council to develop a £11m Digital Innovation Centre at the Firepool site in Taunton.
JCT: Back to the future
JCT’s 90-year history provides a platform for the next generation of digital contracts.
Digital twins: Taking construction to the next level
Rebecca De Cicco, global chair for Women in BIM and principal for digital enablement at Aurecon, looks at the role of digital twins in asset information management.
Harnessing digital tools to visualise carbon emissions
The Digital Energy Estimation Tool, a collaboration between the Centre for Digital Built Britain and Northumbria University, is harnessing BIM and VR to visualise embodied and operational carbon emissions in the built environment. Sustainable construction expert Dr Zaid Alwan discusses the development of the tool, which was selected for exhibition at COP26.
Morgan Sindall to deliver Hertfordshire Uni engineering building
Morgan Sindall has been appointed as preferred bidder to deliver the University of Hertfordshire’s new School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science (SPECS) building.
Rebuilding trust in a Post-Grenfell world
In this White Paper, UL, a global leader in safety science, looks at how the fallout from the Grenfell disaster shattered trust between tenants and landlords, building owners and contractors, construction companies and the products they use, as well as the testing and certification system meant to provide quality assurance.
Kier to deliver £36m Sunderland eye hospital
Sunderland City Council has appointed Kier as preferred bidder to develop a new £36m eye hospital in Sunderland, for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.
Integrating 360-imaging with structured construction data
A picture says a thousand words, right? Finding an easy way to visualise the construction data that we need can help us make well-informed decisions.
Amey launches programme to improve supply chain relationships
Infrastructure and engineering provider Amey has embarked on an engagement exercise to explore how it can work better with its supply chain partners.
HSE launches campaign to promote mental wellbeing in construction
HSE has warned work-related stress and poor mental health are becoming a health and safety crisis in workplaces, as two in five employees report worsened mental health in the wake of Covid-19.
Willmott Dixon launches NEET training programme in Bedfordshire
Willmott Dixon has launched a new NEET training programme in Bedfordshire, which will provide a glimpse into life in the construction industry to at least 10 young people.
Wates to install Cardiff’s first sustainable modular homes
Wates, in collaboration with Cardiff Council, is installing Cardiff’s first affordable and sustainable modular homes in Plasnewydd.
Digital construction: One model fits all
In the world of digital construction, it’s not just about the files, but the ability to collaborate on them.
The ROI of better email management
Mail Manager, the email management solution by Arup, recently created a Return on Investment (ROI) calculation of the time and money that its Outlook add-in solution saves customers.
Solving the construction industry’s digital dilemma
Mail Manager, the email management solution by Arup, explores the need to improve processes in order to solve the construction industry’s digital dilemma.
Serving up the benefits of software as a service for AEC...
Kyle Tarr, senior business development manager, AEC at FARO Technologies, explores how adopting software as a service (SaaS) leads AEC professionals to success.