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JCT: Back to the future   Â
JCT’s 90-year history provides a platform for the next generation of digital contracts.
Digital twins: Taking construction to the next level
Rebecca De Cicco, global chair for Women in BIM and principal for digital enablement at Aurecon, looks at the role of digital twins in asset information management.
Building shock-resistant communities: Data-driven approach to adapt to climate change
How can we make the next decade count to underpin resilient, adaptable communities? Suna Taymaz, Simon Babes and Steve Gwynne of GHD take a look.
ACE appoints Stephen Marcos Jones as new chief executive
Stephen Marcos Jones has been appointed new chief executive of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE), the business association for the design and management of infrastructure and the built environment.
Harnessing digital tools to visualise carbon emissions
The Digital Energy Estimation Tool, a collaboration between the Centre for Digital Built Britain and Northumbria University, is harnessing BIM and VR to visualise embodied and operational carbon emissions in the built environment. Sustainable construction expert Dr Zaid Alwan discusses the development of the tool, which was selected for exhibition at COP26.
Morgan Sindall to deliver Hertfordshire Uni engineering building
Morgan Sindall has been appointed as preferred bidder to deliver the University of Hertfordshire’s new School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science (SPECS) building.
Modular technology and the Golden Thread
In her report Building a Safer Future, Dame Judith Hackitt highlights the need for a system-based approach with a golden thread of information running through the lifecycle of each project. Here, MPBA CEO Jackie Maginnis argues the case for modular technology in providing a comprehensive information pathway.
Design challenge to inspire sustainable construction careers
The Mayor of London and TV presenter George Clarke are launching the ‘Design Future London’ challenge, for young people to create homes and places of the future.
Don’t miss the Main Stage line-up at DCW 2021
With Digital Construction Week (DCW) just around the corner (24-25 November, ExCeL London), the organisers of Europe’s leading innovation and technology event for the built environment have revealed an unmissable lineup for the Main Stage at this year’s show.
Mace appoints new industrial and nuclear directors
Mace has made two new senior appointments, as Bryony Martin joins Mace as the director for the UK’s central region and Dave Weatherburn becomes the newly appointed business director for nuclear.
A digital engineering approach to sustainable housing
Ian Risk, chief technology officer at the Centre for Modelling & Simulation, believes digital engineering must be at the heart of building design if the industry is to succeed in meeting net zero goals while addressing the housing crisis.
Vectorworks announces industry changing updates to DIN SPEC
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks has revealed several valuable updates to DIN SPEC, demonstrating industry-wide involvement, extensibility, and scalability.
Structural analysis for construction professionals
Advance Design is a mature and easy to use FEM Structural Analysis solution dedicated to structural engineers operating in a BIM environment.
Viewpoint For Projects wins Collaboration Product of the Year for 11th...
Trimble Viewpoint’s Viewpoint For Projects (VFP) solution has won the 2021 UK Hammers Awards, ‘Collaboration Product of the Year’.
Integrating 360-imaging with structured construction data
A picture says a thousand words, right? Finding an easy way to visualise the construction data that we need can help us make well-informed decisions.
Amey launches programme to improve supply chain relationships
Infrastructure and engineering provider Amey has embarked on an engagement exercise to explore how it can work better with its supply chain partners.
Five AEC projects to create in Twinmotion
In the AEC industry, going from idea to bricks-and-mortar can be difficult - especially when trying to extrapolate real-life conditions from a BIM model.
HSE launches campaign to promote mental wellbeing in construction
HSE has warned work-related stress and poor mental health are becoming a health and safety crisis in workplaces, as two in five employees report worsened mental health in the wake of Covid-19.
Costain appoints new MD to head up natural resources division
Costain has appointed Sam White as managing director for its Natural Resources division, effective from January 2022.
Landsec develops £135m net zero transition investment plan
Landsec has created a new £135m net zero transition investment plan to help the group achieve its 2030 science-based targets and decarbonise its portfolio.
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.
Willmott Dixon launches NEET training programme in Bedfordshire
Willmott Dixon has launched a new NEET training programme in Bedfordshire, which will provide a glimpse into life in the construction industry to at least 10 young people.
Torus appoints 28 organisations to consultancy framework
Housing developer Torus has appointed 28 new members to its consultancy framework, increasing access to affordable homes across the Northwest of England.
Designing the future with 3D-printed architecture
AccuCities explores how 3D-printed models enable rapid testing and iteration of architectural designs in an affordable way.
Michael Ross named new chief exec of hub South West
hub South West has appointed Michael Ross as its new chief executive, replacing Michael McBrearty who announced earlier this year that he intended to stand down from the role.
Digital construction: One model fits all
In the world of digital construction, it’s not just about the files, but the ability to collaborate on them.