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Matt Browell-Hook appointed as Costain energy director
Matt Browell-Hook has been appointed as the new Costain energy director to lead the company's energy portfolio from strategic advisory to programme delivery.
Construction data breaches: Is my data secure in the cloud?
Construction data breaches are on the rise, with data from Kroll showing a staggering 800% rise between 2019 and 2020. Meanwhile, a study of 1,200 ransomware attacks between 2020 and 2021 by Nordlocker found that construction was the most attacked industry.
How can technological innovation in construction be affordable?
Keeping pace with technological innovation in construction can be affordable – even for SMEs. Find out how with Bluebeam.
Enscape for Mac open beta now available for SketchUp 2021Â
Enscape, a leading provider of real-time rendering, virtual reality, and design workflow technology for the global AEC industry, announces an open beta of Enscape for Mac, available to SketchUp 2021 users.
Winners of Bentley Education’s Digital Twin Design Challenge announced
Bentley Systems, Incorporated has announced the winners of Bentley Education’s Digital Twin Design Challenge.
Women in digital construction: Diversity, inclusivity & new entrants
We spoke with Vicki Reynolds, chief technology officer at i3PT and Obi about diversity, women in digital construction, and how the industry can bring new entrants into the sector.
Steering committee established for implementing common digital language
A steering committee of major international construction industry stakeholders has been set up to facilitate the implementation and development of a common digital language.
Why smart offices are the future of digital built Britain
"Smart offices are the future of digital built Britain", says Mike Hook, executive director at LMG. Here he looks at the uptake of smart buildings for improved sustainability and better occupant experience.
What can be done to mitigate flood risk and protect properties?
Mike Piotrowski, principal hydrologist at GeoSmart Information, explores how flooding will affect construction and developments in the future and looks at what can be done to mitigate flood risk.
The future of CAD software: 20 years on with BricsCAD
PBC Today speaks with Rahul Kejriwal, CEO of CAD platform developer Bricsys, to discuss the future of CAD software 20 years after the launch of BricsCAD.
HS2 use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help develop future stations
An SME graduate of HS2’s Innovation Accelerator programme is harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help design future HS2 stations.
Three tips for success when modernising legacy systems
The pandemic sped the adoption of technology across the built environment, bringing profound changes to the industry. However, post-pandemic, we’ve seen the digital transformation boom begin to slow. Neil Davidson, VP EMEA & APAC at Deltek, explains to PBC Today the three tips for success when modernising legacy systems.
How procurement can improve building safety
The political spotlight has remained firmly fixed on how the industry can improve building safety in the first half of 2022. While progress towards the Hackitt Review recommendations is slowly being made, there is a continued need to revisit and reform processes at procurement level and through the whole supply chain.
The role of simulation technology in digital twins
The latest webinar hosted by AMC Bridge saw a panel of experts explore the role of some simulation technology in the accurate modelling of products, systems and processes.
How net zero town centres will help to decarbonise the wider...
Start local, think global — delivering net-zero town centres is the essential first step in helping people decarbonise their wider community, explains Andrea Arnall, director of planning at Turley.
Is your construction IT team ready for digital transformation?
With the industry at the mercy of intense global competition for construction IT talent, Walter Hume of Rimini Street discusses the potential impacts on digital transformation.
National Tree Map helps improve biodiversity in London
A project targeting biodiversity gain and climate change resilience in Bloomsbury, London is turning to data captured by Bluesky International’s National Tree Map to ensure proposals are built on evidence-based solutions.
Data will be key to unlocking the potential of ESG loans
Construction must embrace BIM and innovation to demonstrate credible sustainability strategies and strong environmental practices, argues Irina Leigh, production innovation architect at L&Q and workstream lead at COLAB.
Why digital technology and green skills are a perfect match for...
For years, talk has won out over action in our fight against climate change. But now, it seems industries are finally waking up to their responsibility to make sustainable progress. In this article, Tom Noctor, team lead and strategic product consultant at Procore explains how digital technology and green skills can aid in sustainability goals.
Can construction verification help to seed collaboration?
Harnessing technology to verify construction progress on-site could break down adversarial silo working and foster greater cooperation across the industry, says Robert Klaschka, founding member of the Construction Verification Initiative and principal consultant at EvrBilt.
Alleviating severe flood risk, supplying natural resources
Liaoning Water used OpenRoads and OpenBuildings to cut design error by 90% on the Dongtaizi Reservoir project, helping mitigate future severe flood risks to the area.
LEXiCON: Creating trustworthy and reliable digital construction product information
The LEXiCON project, developed by the Construction Innovation Hub in partnership with the Construction Products Association, has taken a significant step towards a common approach to construction product information.
The housing demand for simulation
Ian Risk from the Centre for Modelling & Simulation explores the critical role that simulation plays in creating digital twins and enabling the construction sector to meet the demands of our changing world.
Construction 4.0 – how will an evolution in planning tools pave...
Graeme Cooke, commercial director at DEF Software, explores how Construction 4.0 will revolutionise planning tools and pave the way for local authorities.
Tackling the climate crisis through AI
Brian Hills, CEO of The Data Lab, Scotland’s innovation centre for data and AI, discusses the role of AI in tackling the climate crisis and the development of a new tool that will help housing associations and developers to make their properties more energy efficient.
3D models: Why a smarter approach is the key to better,...
Helen Rogers, product director at Civica, explores how robust data and modelling can help housing providers deliver safer homes.