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COP26: Week two construction highlights
As the final week of the COP26 climate conference draws to a close, and world leaders begin to finalise plans, we take a look at what the takeaways of the summit mean for the construction sector as the industry moves towards a sustainable future.
Innovative construction: Takeaways from Viewpoint’s EMEA Summit
From industry-leading best practices, innovative customer success stories, and the latest construction technologies, it was a jam-packed couple of afternoons of learning opportunities at Viewpoint’s EMEA Summit, says Tamara Higham, marketing executive at Viewpoint.
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.
Making the most of BIM
The use of BIM is on the rise but incorrect implementation can increase construction costs, cause delays and even carry legal consequences. Stewart Bailey, director of proptech agency Virtual Viewing, shares his views on how to maximise your BIM strategy.
Air taxis, drones and all-electric aircraft: How will AEC adapt to...
Gary Cutts, challenge director for the Future Flight Challenge at UK Research and Innovation, explores the current trajectory of future flight in the UK and how planning, architecture and construction will need to adapt.
COP26 construction: A rundown of week one
As the first week of the COP26 summit draws to a close and world leaders come together to tackle climate change head-on, we take a look at what week one of COP26 means for the future of the construction industry.
Collaboration is critical to the construction industry’s economic recovery
Elecosoft explains why better collaboration will be crucial to the ongoing recovery of the construction sector.
Building Bridges: Inclusion, diversity, and mental health in construction
The Construction Helpline has teamed up with the industry’s leading figures, including Andrew Triggs Hodge, Anjali Pindoria, Balo Abisogun, Clive Holland, Christina Demetriou and Paul Cottam to discuss the issues surrounding inclusion, diversity, and mental health.
Addressing inclusion, diversity & mental health in construction
Construction Helpline talks about how businesses and organisations across the UK must come together to raise awareness about inclusion, diversity, and mental health in construction.
How Mail Manager helps you achieve QA standards
As the regulatory landscape becomes ever more stringent and complex, it’s more crucial than ever for businesses to have a firm grasp on their quality assurance (QA) processes. Here's how Mail Manager helps you achieve QA standards.
SNC-Lavalin joins UN Race to Zero campaign
SNC-Lavalin has joined the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s (UNFCCC) Race to Zero global campaign, alongside joining the business ambition for 1.5°C commitment.
What needs to be in the second National Infrastructure Assessment?
With major challenges on the horizon it is essential that we take a long-term approach to infrastructure planning, says Keith Howells FICE, trustee of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
How will the Autumn Budget impact the construction industry?
Today (27 October) marks the arrival of the Autumn Budget, as chancellor Rishi Sunak vows to inject £1.8m brownfield funding and build back better and greener, pledging £3.9bn to decarbonise buildings to reach the net zero target by 2050.
Interactive 3D tools connect the dots for architects
Unreal Engine and Twinmotion from Epic Games are breaking down silos and helping data to flow freely through the architectural pipeline.
The post-Covid hospital: A new normal?
As hospitals are considering what the new normal will look like, how can we design and plan new hospitals to radically improve patient experience, clinical outcomes and staff wellbeing? Smriti Singh and Chris Waine at Arcadis take a look.
Future construction leaders join forces to drive industry change
12 young built environment professionals have formed an alliance, The Built Environment Change Makers, to deliver an inclusive industry fit for the future.
Counting carbon for a more sustainable future
Andrew Stolworthy of SFS explains why the company is embarking on a journey to start tracking how much carbon is embedded within its products.
Digitised modular design will set you free
Digitisation has freed modular from outdated preconceptions of prefabricated construction and offers an opportunity to deliver attractive, good quality housebuilding that meets design codes, regulations and environmental regulations, says Chris Hartiss RIBA, design director at Modulous.
The speaker programme for DCW 2021 is now live
Digital Construction Week (DCW), Europe’s leading innovation and technology event for the built environment, has officially launched its free-to-attend speaker programme.
Clash-free construction: Integrated collaboration + clash automation
Clash Automation enables project stakeholders to access the full benefits of BIM. Revizto 5 enables real-time collaboration across platforms and teams.
Causeway acquires building products information platform
Construction technology specialist, Causeway Technologies has acquired building products information platform, SpecifiedBy.
Stop talking about AI’s potential in construction – it’s here now
Rene Morkos, CEO of ALICE Technologies and an adjunct professor at Stanford University, argues that Artificial Intelligence can contribute to the transformation of the nation's infrastructure here and now.
Taming construction chaos: Report takes deep dive into benefits of CDE
On a typical construction project mistakes crop up. A report by Asite helps organisations make their own business case for a Common Data Environment (CDE).
Better incentives crucial for built environment’s net zero transition
The built environment will be crucial in achieving the transition to net zero – but businesses need a blueprint for the way forward and better incentives to undertake the necessary investments, argues Steve McGregor of DMA Group.
Building back better – together
Elecosoft launches collaboration cloud for improved project management.
Construction product manufacturers must embrace digitisation
Construction product manufacturers need to start sharing data digitally to support a safer and sustainable construction industry, says a new guide released by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).