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Success for first UK ‘beyond visual line of sight’ drone inspection
AmeyVTOL, the joint venture between Amey and VTOL technologies, has successfully trialled the first drone inspection of UK infrastructure to go beyond visual line of sight (BVLoS).
£350m Grange University Hospital ready a year early
Gleeds and Laing O’Rourke have completed works on several sections of the £350m Grange University Hospital in Gwent, allowing part of the hospital to open almost a year ahead of schedule.
Build and create your JCT contracts online with JCT Construct
Out now, JCT’s new digital service, JCT Construct, is a contract drafting system with advanced editing features, enabling you to create and amend your JCT contracts in a secure, flexible and easy to use online environment.
VIDEO: Elliott Wood calls on AEC industry to do more post-coronavirus
Elliott Wood is calling on the AEC industry to avoid returning to ‘normal’ after the coronavirus crisis, and instead work together now to improve practices and promote new thinking to engineer a better, healthier society.
Methodology for quantifying the benefits of offsite construction
CIRIA and the Laing O’Rourke Centre for Construction Engineering and Technology, University of Cambridge, have launched a new guidance framework to unlock evidence-based assessments of offsite construction.
A 3D planning portal for London
As part of the Mayor of London’s Civic Innovation Challenge, 3D Repo is tackling London’s housing crisis with a 3D planning portal for residents.
How UK and Ireland construction companies create higher trust
Mike Pettinella discusses Autodesk’s new report Trust Matters: The High Cost of Low Trust and how to build trust within – and between – organisations.
How timber frame and offsite construction meet housing demand
Simon Horn discusses why offsite construction utilising timber frame as the external wall fabric and overall structural solution is key to meeting sustainability targets.
Reskinning as a solution to London’s housing shortage
Reskinning existing buildings could provide affordable housing for the capital at a faster rate without the negative impacts of demolition that can undermine the benefits of new builds. Richard Hyams of architect astudio takes a look.
Women in BIM launches Mentoring Scheme
Women in BIM’s new Mentoring Scheme aims to improve gender equality in the built environment by nurturing the skills of women in construction and infrastructure roles around the world.
Military planning used during COVID-19 should inspire construction reform
The military-style planning used to deliver emergency NHS projects during COVID-19 should inspire reform within the construction industry, says the BESA.
Bouygues starts to reopen UK construction sites
Bouygues UK has revealed it will begin ‘progressively’ reopening its UK construction sites following a three-week shutdown.
Bentley Systems enables work from home infrastructure projects
Bentley Systems has opened its ProjectWise 365 cloud service and waived subscription fees until 30 September to virtually connect infrastructure project participants who are working from home.
COVID-19: Can we build our way out of this?
In the post-pandemic period, can the construction industry become a catalyst for economic recovery? David Edwards of Place-Make believes it can.
Manufacturer awarded ISO 19650-2 BIM accreditation
Suspension system manufacturer, Gripple has been awarded BSI BIM Verification Certificate ISO 19650-2, following a rigorous audit of its processes.
Gauging the true impact of construction
The Real Face of Construction 2020 report from the Chartered Institute of Building reflects the true value of the industry in economic, social and environmental terms – and sets a course for addressing some of the sector’s key issues.
Innovative initiative to support construction industry during COVID-19
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has launched the ‘i-Con' initiative to support the construction industry during the COVID-19 crisis.
Homes England saves 19 stalled development sites
Homes England has acquired 19 stalled sites worth £180m in the last financial year, which has land capacity for 5,000 new homes across the UK.
Improving productivity and efficiency with Graitec Opentree
The AEC industry faces complex digital transformation challenges facing. Here's five reasons why you need to consider Opentree for drawing control and document management.
Agreement reached on major regeneration scheme in Stafford
Godwin Developments has signed a collaboration agreement with Lord Stafford to transform the former Stafford Rugby Club ground into a mixed-use development.
Willmott Dixon furloughs over 400 employees amid coronavirus crisis
To 'protect jobs during the current period of restricted movement', Willmott Dixon is furloughing over 400 of its people who are unable to carry out their job in line with the government guidance.
Online wellbeing workshops to support construction workers
The Lighthouse Club charity and COINS have launched free online workshops to support construction workers, as the sector experiences a sharp rise in anxiety due to COVID-19.
Can the circular economy make construction more sustainable?
What is the circular economy and how can it help construction? Sander van de Rijdt of PlanRadar examines the case for improving the industry’s sustainability – and the role BIM has to play.
Coronavirus and the time for completion of construction contracts
The UK remains in the grip of a virus that has brought the majority of construction projects to a standstill, but what does this mean for contracts? Peter Vinden, chief executive of Gateley Vinden, answers your questions.
Acoustics, ventilation and overheating: The mechanics of delivery
Dr Anthony Chilton discusses the Association of Noise Consultants’ new Acoustics, Ventilation and Overheating Residential Design Guide.
Coronavirus outbreak: Key issues in the construction industry
Following the coronavirus outbreak, Andrew Carpenter discusses key issues, the impact the virus has had on the construction sector and what we need to do as an industry to get through these unprecedented times.