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What are the key features and benefits of CMMS?
Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), coordinates a company’s maintenance activities through digital software, from routine servicing to machinery breakdowns and performance issues. In this article, Elecosoft explains the key features and benefits of the system, and why companies should invest.
How can data help the construction industry achieve net zero objectives?
In this article, Antony Brophy, director of business development at Cobuilder UK, explains how implementing data technology in construction businesses can help the industry achieve net zero.
August 2022 ONS figures see construction output rise in new work
The August 2022 ONS figures have been released, showing the second consecutive monthly growth in the industry with an increase of 0.4%
Re-flow: What is field management software?
Field management (FM) refers to the organisation and logistics of any operational processes carried out beyond company property, often referred to as taking place in the field. This commonly applies to construction.
How to migrate forms with FlowForma’s InfoPath migration tool
With support for InfoPath ceasing in 2026, it's time to start migrating your forms. Here at FlowForma, we've made this easy, with our unique migration tool.
Stepnell: Processing and managing applications for payment
Established in 1867, Stepnell are part of the very fabric of the UK construction industry. In this article, Payapps explore how the company onboarded Payapps to improve processing and managing applications for payment within their business for a more automated workflow and improved efficiencies.
Payapps announces partnership with Eque2
Payapps has announced today (7 October) its official partnership with Eque2, a construction, contracting, and housebuilding software firm.
Low code vs no code process automation: What’s the difference?
Process automation is more important than ever before, organisations need to digitise at scale, drive compliance, savings and sustainability. In this article, FlowForma outlines the difference between low code and no code process automation.
Graphisoft announces speakers for Building Together 2022 online event
Graphisoft, the leading BIM software developer for architecture has announced the complete speaker list and agenda for the Building Together 2022 online event.
AEC contractors suffer construction workers shortage
How does the architecture, engineering and construction industry make vocational work attractive again and avert what some call a “crisis level” construction workers shortage?
Search begins for manager for HS2 hybrid capital investment fund
The HS2 hybrid capital investment fund needs a fund manager to oversee the £50m fund, a joint endeavour between HS2 Ltd, the Department for Transport and HS2’s supply chain.
Safe cladding regulations: Why construction needs greater accountability
The UK has delivered long-awaited changes to combustible cladding criteria on major property developments, five years after the Grenfell Tower tragedy. But updating the law to enable safer cladding regulations is just the tip of the iceberg, Elecosoft explains.
A14 IDT: Adressing construction site challenges with FlowForma process automation
The A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme, a joint venture project, adopted FlowForma process automation to address construction site challenges and put the A14 IDT on the road to process improvements and better governance.
Four examples on how to use BIM for construction
BIM is not just for design; it has many uses for construction as well. Here are four practical examples by product owner Alric Fruehauf at Allplan of how to use BIM for construction.
Affordable homes in Bolton at Horwich Golf Club gain planning permission
Northstone’s plans for a 208 home energy efficient development, including 71 affordable homes in Bolton at the Horwich Golf Club site, have been approved by Bolton Council.
UK BIM Alliance to rebrand as ‘nima’
The UK BIM Alliance is to rebrand as ‘nima’, the Greek word for ‘thread’ to better reflect current and anticipated future thinking about digital working.
5 major challenges in construction
Elecosoft UK outlines the 5 key challenges in construction and how these major problems can be addressed.
The growing cost of ownership of legacy applications and inactive platforms
'Legacy applications' is a term that tends to be awarded to applications that are in use in an organisation that is not being actively developed or rolled out.
Cobuilder shortlisted for Best Carbon Monitoring Tool at 2022 Building Innovation...
Cobuilder has announced that it has been selected for the Best Carbon Monitoring Tool category at the 2022 Building Innovation Awards.
Displaced talent scheme creates skilled migrant pathways in construction
Skilled refugees, also known as Displaced Talent, are finding work in UK construction through safe, legal means, allowing them to rebuild their lives with dignity.
FlowForma: How to avoid construction project overruns
Construction project overruns have become a hallmark of the industry. In this article, FlowForma explains how businesses can overcome project overruns through process automation technology.
National Highways appoints Winvic to emergency bridge repair project
Winvic Construction Ltd has been awarded its first contract within National Highways’ new Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) to carry out an emergency bridge repair.
HSE launches inspection campaign to combat aches and pains in construction
As part of a new campaign to combat serious aches and pains in construction HSE inspectors will be carrying out 1,000 inspections in October and November checking how workers are moving heavy materials.
KOREC Group joins Trimble’s BuildingPoint distribution network
KOREC Group becomes the newest partner to join Trimble’s BuildingPoint distribution network, establishing BuildingPoint UK and Ireland.
Kex Gill re-alignment to be carried out by Sisk
The Kex Gill re-alignment project on the A59 has been awarded to John Sisk & Son by North Yorkshire County Council, pending funding approval from the DfT.
FARO announces new 4D Construction Progress Management Solution
FARO Technologies has announced a new 4D construction progress management solution uniting point cloud data and 360° reality capture, available on FARO’s Sphere SaaS platform.