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What role does soil reuse have to play in construction’s sustainable...
Ross Goodband, senior geo-environmental engineer at multi-disciplinary consultancy Pick Everard, unearths the compliance pitfalls to avoid and the pathways to take to ensure soil reuse does not become a recycling afterthought.
Bentley Systems appoints new Chief Revenue Officer and Investor Relations Officer
Bentley Systems has announced the promotion of Brock Ballard to the role of chief revenue officer, and the appointment of Eric Boyer as investor relations officer.
Why the industry needs to embrace construction innovation to meet housing...
In this article, Professor Gabriela Medero, co-founder of Kenoteq, makers of the K-Briq, explores the future of construction innovation.
How modern methods of construction can improve sector efficiency
New modern methods of construction see the industry choosing faster, automated ways to build through using off-site construction techniques and mass production to improve efficiency in construction, explains Parm Bhangal of Bhangals Construction Consultants.
World’s longest box slide delivered by Balfour Beatty VINCI for HS2...
Balfour Beatty VINCI has delivered the world’s longest box slide to move HS2's 12,600 tonne bridge into place over the M42 in Warwickshire, significantly cutting disruption to road users.
Constructing the foundations of a data governance programme
In this article, Lee Biggenden, Co-Founder & COO of Nephos Technologies explores how the AEC industry can harness and analyse insight on data resources using a data governance programme.
RECONMATIC to explore solutions to waste management in the built environment
Morgan Sindall Construction, BIMBox, University of Salford, University of Manchester and Arcas & Callisto Consulting will be part of a research project on waste management in the built environment.
Procore releases its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance ESG Report
Procore Technologies has released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which highlights the company’s guiding principles, efforts and aspirations related to ESG.
Balfour Beatty and Holtec team up to deliver new UK nuclear...
Balfour Beatty and Holtec Britain have signed a memorandum of understanding for the planning advancement of new reactors in the UK.
Fine issued by HSE after blind man fell into open manhole
A family-run plumbing business in Aberdeenshire has been fined £4,000 after a blind man fell into an open manhole without adequate signage or barriers.
Embracing openBIM and Building Lifecycle Intelligence with Nemetschek Solutions
Takenaka Corporation, Japan, is using Nemetschek Group solutions to build its BIM strategies, and provide first-class architectural, engineering and construction services. Leveraging an open Building Lifecycle Intelligence approach with a Digital Twin, the company is creating impressive buildings and structures across the globe.
First zero carbon mixed-use development in UK supported by FHP
FHP has been appointed to support the £2.5bn design and construction of the UK’s first zero carbon mixed use development, Bankside Yards West.
National Highways awards 1.3bn of road surface works via Pavement Delivery...
National Highways' Pavement Delivery Framework has confirmed over £1.3bn worth of road surface maintenance works on motorways and major A-roads in England.
Less talk and more action for industry to meet net zero...
Sustainability has been a major focus in the construction industry for many years, with businesses pledging their support for the environmental agenda. However, with ambitious deadlines looming, the industry must move beyond talk to meet net zero targets, Dan Allison, divisional director, Net Zero Buildings, explains.
The four key advantages of modular construction
Kashif Dafedar, digital products lead at CallisonRTKL, looks at the four key advantages of modular construction from a design angle, including greater flexibility, less pollution and construction waste, optimised energy and automation and cost efficiency.
Is digitisation the key to opening up opportunities for women in...
Understanding the reasons for the lack of women in the construction industry, and how digitisation can solve these issues, has never been more important, explains Hollie Russell, marketing director at YardLink.
The future of smart cities: Implementing integration to drive success
Cities worldwide will soon have the means required to integrate smart technology to help remove cross-departmental silos fully. Digital platforms that help to manage civic services will be key to achieve smart cities, explains Matthew Britt, general manager, Smart & Sustainable Cities, Honeywell.
Nima: The new identity of the UK BIM Alliance
Casey Rutland, vice-chair of nima, explains the change of identity and a shift in the focus of digital transformation in the built environment.
HS2 Innovation Accelerator initiative bases tech start-ups on site
The fifth round of HS2's Innovation Accelerator will see tech start-ups working on-site with civil engineering contractors to tailor solutions for the construction industry.
Ten HS2 construction sites go completely diesel-free
HS2 has exceeded sustainability targets as ten construction sites go diesel-free completely, ahead of schedule.
FARO Technologies announces acquisition of SiteScape
Faro Technologies has announced the acquisition of SiteScape, an iOS enabled low-resolution LiDAR capture software providing solutions for the AEC and O&M markets.
XBIM unveiled as the winner of the Define Hackathon event
Xbim, a developer of Building Information Modelling (BIM) software services and platforms has been unveiled as the winner of Define Hackathon event – after demonstrating how its platform could integrate with a digital data dictionary to undertake a life cycle assessment.
Antarctic research hub modernisation works begin at UK’s largest polar station
Modernisation works at the UK's largest Antarctic research hub are due to begin with a 6-month construction season with AIMP partners BAM, Ramboll and Sweco.
Illegal gas work lands plumbing and heating engineer 20 week sentence
Peter Read was not on the Gas Safe Register at the time of the illegal gas work in January 2020 and recieved a custodial sentence.
How to improve nasty processes with business process automation
Everyone in every line of business must deploy various business processes to achieve differing objectives. In this article, FlowForma explains how business process automation can take the pain out of nasty processes.
iNESS Data Twins of Commercial Spaces Powered by Bentley iTwin
iNESS 360 announced the addition of Data Twins of Commercial Spaces to Bentley Systems’ Powered by iTwin program.