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VIDEO: Wall collapses during work on Network Rail viaduct
Footage has surfaced of a wall collapse during work on a Network Rail viaduct in Nine Elms, London which took place on Christmas Day.
Why we must prioritise energy efficiency in smart cities
Chris Barlow, innovation director at Data Communications Company discusses the growth of 5G, Internet of Things (IoT) and how fibre infrastructure is helping build the networks of the future.
Construction underway on 214 low carbon homes in Cardiff
Cardiff Council and Wates Residential have started construction on the largest development in the Cardiff Living scheme, which will deliver 214 new properties.
Asite opens data center in the European Union
Asite has announced the opening of a new data center in the European Union – the new center will support infrastructure developments and capital projects in the region.
How will BIM evolve in 2021?
Building information modelling (BIM) is one area where 2020 promised a lot that didn’t materialise as expected, Frank Weiss, senior director of new products at Oracle Construction and Engineering explores how BIM will shift in 2021.
Balfour Beatty and MSite to digitise workforce safety
Balfour Beatty and MSite have adopted an innovative mobile phone application to improve workforce safety across 60 of its sites.
£5.5m Active Travel schemes in Manchester approved
Manchester City Council’s £5.5m bid to create new permanent cycling and walking routes in Manchester city centre and Wythenshawe has been given the green light.
Integrated data in construction: The ‘key to success’ in 2021 and...
The recent challenges brought on by Covid-19 have shown the construction industry to be willing to adopt new technologies. Social distancing measures have forced construction to adapt to digital tools faster and more comprehensively than ever before.
John Forster steps down as chair of CSIC
John Forster will step down from his position at Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC), as the organisation seeks a new chairperson to help shape its future strategy.
E-commerce warehouse space drives construction demand
The huge surge in online retail and E-commerce over the last twelve months, driven by the Covid-19 pandemic, has resulted in a similar increase in demand for warehouse space, experts say.
Covid to Brexit: How the construction industry can prepare
The UK’s exit of the European Union and Covid-19 have been battling for headlines and headspace these past months, dominating the news agenda and industry outlooks. Tim Whiteley, co-founder of Inevitech discusses what this means for the construction industry.
Derby college partners with Access ConQuest to support T Level students
Derby College Group (DCG) has partnered with construction software specialists, Access ConQuest, to help prepare students undertaking T Level qualifications for the world of work.
Noble Legend to advance Asite platform in East Asia
Online integrated solutions provider, Noble Legend has joined the Asite Ecosystem to advance the growth of the Asite platform in East Asia.
Interactive tool to help construction navigate value-based decisions
The Construction Innovation Hub has launched a new interactive tool to help clients navigate value-based decision-making, as it takes a step closer to releasing the Value Toolkit.
Government launches playbook to boost construction productivity
The new Construction Playbook details how government and industry can better work together to deliver public sector works in a more modern and efficient way.
Green light for net-zero Timber Square scheme
Timber Square has been given the green light, which will be the largest commercial development in the UK to use cross-laminated timber (CLT).
How the construction industry can meet decarbonisation targets
Asite has launched a new research report on how the construction industry can mitigate carbon emissions through the smart retrofitting of built assets.
Software company PODFather improves HS2 logistics
An Edinburgh-based construction software supplier, PODFather, has enabled works for Phase One of HS2, with logistics and safety compliance software speeding up processes on sites across the West Midlands.
UKGBC guidance to facilitate delivery of net-zero carbon buildings
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published new guidance which examines how current barriers to the delivery of net-zero carbon buildings can be overcome.
Reclaiming innovation: How to manage change amid industry tech growth
Embracing the impact of new and disruptive building technology in the construction industry means also managing the organisational change that comes with it.
Building the foundations for AI in construction
The use of big data and reliance on machine learning capability are becoming standard project control tools. Niru Sundararajah, a data scientist for Aecom’s Cost Intelligence Europe team, shares his perspective on how solid foundations for data management are crucial to successful analytical outcomes using AI in construction.
Women in BIM: Thoughts on the future of construction
Women in BIM core team members Rebecca De Cicco, director of Digital Node, Vicki Reynolds, chief information officer at i3PT Certification, and Dr Jenni Barrett, director at coLAB and senior lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire, discuss what has impressed them the most in the past five years and what future technology trends they predict for 2021.
Penguen to support Asite with its European expansion
Construction technology and consulting company, Penguen, will support Asite with its European expansion.
BIM4Water in 2021: Planning the unplannable
The newly elected vice-chair of BIM4Water, Clare Kovacs and current chair Jamie Mills reflect on some of the developments made by the BIM4Water group over the year.
Driving innovation in transport infrastructure
The Intelligent Infrastructure Control Centre is a new cloud-based platform developed by the TIES Living Lab that aims to harness digital to radically change the way the UK designs, delivers and manages transport infrastructure.
FARO launches WebShare software enterprise feature
FARO Technologies has announced the release of its new WebShare Software Enterprise feature, an extension of the widely used FARO WebShare platform.