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Is a “rigid” planning system holding back an MMC revolution?
MMC offer the opportunity to rethink how homes are designed and built, is a potential revolution being held back by an outdated planning system?
Transforming construction through collaboration and offsite innovation
Richard Crosby, director of construction consultants blacc, looks at how a pioneering consortium could transform the way schools are designed, procured and built offsite.
Building the foundations for the future of the NHS
Sander van de Rijdt, co-founder and managing director of PlanRadar, looks at how construction’s technological revolution is going to change how our public services are delivered to unlock hours of productivity in UK hospitals.
Making housing better in a warming world
Simon Storer looks at the thermal efficiency and positive benefits of polyisocyunurate (PIR) and PU insulation and how this essential product can help the UK’s housing stock adapt to the impacts of a changing climate.
Construction Innovation Hub invites firms into offsite programme
The Construction Innovation Hub is offering businesses the chance to get involved in the Platform Design Programme which will create the next generation of DfMA new build projects.
Construction app to ‘save lives’ on building projects
An innovative construction app has been developed by researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) to reduce injuries and save lives on construction projects.
FARO at the forefront of testing new fabrication techniques
FARO uses FARO Focus S350 Laser Scanner and FARO ScanArm to verify and visualise the installation of the MX3D Bridge project.
NBS partners with Canadian software reseller SolidCAD
NBS has furthered its global expansion with the announcement of a major partnership with Canadian software reseller, SolidCAD.
Can AI transform the way we estimate construction projects?
Anil Sawhney and Alan Muse of RICS, discuss how artificial intelligence can transform the way we estimate the cost of construction projects.
CSIC seeks governance members for innovation in construction
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is seeking six individuals with a passion for innovation in construction to join its governance board from November 2019.
BAM reports increased profits and consistent turnover
BAM has released their recorded turnover of £949.8m with profit before tax and exceptional items of £27.0 m, which is a margin of 2.8% (2017: 1.5% restated).
Building Innovation Awards to attend Construction Software Show
The Building Innovation Awards is heading to Derby on 25 June for the Construction Software Show to reveal how your innovative approach to construction could get recognised.
Why BIM doesn’t have to mean BIG!
The value of BIM to those in the built environment is growing at pace: supporting greater collaboration and providing a single source of coordination.
CITB invests £1.2m to boost offsite construction skills
CITB has agreed £1.2m funding for two offsite construction projects that will increase the skills capacity for this expanding sector in education, for school leavers and among industry trainers.
NBS appoints new chief revenue officer
Technology platform for the construction industry, NBS, has announced the appointment of Chris Slinn as its new chief revenue officer.
Construction to unlock productivity boost for public sector
NHS could be boosted by the equivalent of 13,500 new nurses if there was a ‘construction revolution’ that could enhance the UK’s hospitals, new analysis from Mace suggests.
Shaping the next generation of office design
Nicola Gillen of AECOM explores how emerging technology and changing needs will shape the next generation of workplace design.
Planning system sparks modular construction housing revolution
A new report by Arup outlines the reforms needed within the UK’s planning system to allow the widespread adoption of modern methods of construction (MMC).
How ESG can drive global change and financial gain in infrastructure
Emma Arnold, technical director at WYG, discusses how the Environmental Social Governance can and will bring real tangible benefits to infrastructure projects both financially and reputationally.
Legal and Contractual issues of level 2 BIM
Richard Saxon CBE, chairman of JCT Ltd, delves into the legal and contractual issues of BIM.
How to attract the best tech talent into construction companies
Zoe Morris, president of ERP recruitment company, Washington Frank, discusses how the digital revolution has transformed the way construction companies approach employment around the globe.
Topcon integrates Bentley software for aerial photogrammetry processing
Topcon Positioning Group has announced new integration of cloud-based photogrammetry processing powered by Bentley ContextCapture to its MAGNET Collage Web.
Fasteners and fixings to fix the construction crisis
Vincent Matthews, marketing manager at SFS, discusses how fasteners and fixings can raise productivity once again and help keep construction work on track.
Overcoming the human ‘cognitive biases’ that prevent climate action
Dr Don McLean, IES founder and CEO, discusses how their new IES technology will make it possible to create a Digital Twin of any community to simulate its lifecycle and plan the right solutions, addressing a number of negative cognitive biases.
Bright future for construction innovation
CSIC recently became a delivery partner for the Construction innovation Hub and launched a project that could see homes built offsite by robots.
A new way to build: Why programming is a necessary skill...
All jobs and trades inevitably change with the times, and in doing so, the required skills are subject to change over the years.