All Digital construction articles
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FeaturesHow AI is set to transform construction across 2022 and beyond
AI has the potential to support the industry’s sustainability, productivity and safety goals
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Money well spent: an evaluation of the Transforming Construction Challenge
Over four years ago we had a vision to fund R&D in construction, and now we are seeing a return on that investment, says UKRI’s Sam Stacey
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It’s not a case of if, but when – firms face growing cyber attack threat
With attacks increasing in both frequency and sophistication, firms are under pressure to bolster their security. Josephine Smit reports
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Keeping digital data smooth and secure
Building, with software specialist Egnyte, convened an online roundtable to explore the issues around data-sharing and the mitigation of digital security risk throughout the supply chain
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Building Awards unveils two new categories as entries open for 2022
New awards recognise positive contributions in areas of people strategy and net zero
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A protocol for operational BIM
Unpacking the new digital data management protocol for the operational, rather than delivery, phase of a building’s lifecycle
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First steps towards the golden thread
What are the main obstacles to implementing the golden thread of information central to the Building Safety Bill’s new regulatory system – and how can firms overcome them?
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Digital integration in construction
How can the industry embed technology, make it stick and leverage the benefits over time? Deltek and Building hosted a roundtable to discuss the way forward. Emily Twinch reports
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Smart buildings: the digital workplace
The focus of office fit-out is increasingly on using digital systems to optimise the user experience. How best can one realise the opportunities of smart technology?
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Finding the right tools to survive in the shortage economy
The importance of embracing the right tools – and knowing what makes a tool right for you – can’t be overstated, writes Tom Noctor, team lead of strategic product consultants at Procore
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Lessons of the Nightingales: how covid changed construction
A range of pandemic-prompted innovations have changed industry practice for good. Josephine Smit talks to those who led the way
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Digitisation of projects can ease pain of higher materials costs
Builders and contractors need to find ways of recuperating losses and minimising unnecessary material consumption
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Government cyber bosses launch guide to protect construction firms from attack
New guidance aimed at SMEs
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The critical journey to more sustainable infrastructure
Our future depends on a more adaptive, resilient, high-tech and environmentally-conscious built environment
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Algeco becomes the new face, new name and new future of Elliott and affiliated UK companies
The move creates a single, consistent brand across the UK and Europe
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Join us on our mission to transform construction
Four years on, we are now in a position to take industry improvement to the next level
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WSP turns to Aecom and poaches digital innovation boss
New arrival was leading work on US firm’s Moorfields Eye Hospital scheme in Camden
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Why digital twin technology is key to designing for performance
The technology could be key to driving built environment decarbonisation, writes Don McLean, chief executive officer at IES
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Leave the manual labour for the building site
Source: Adobe stock Rising costs, labour shortages, busy projects – construction project managers have enough on their plate. Unnecessary manual labour in the shape of outdated expenses shouldn’t be adding to it. Unnecessary admin Construction operations and projects managers have a big job on their hands. They’re ...
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Delivering MMC at government scale will transform construction
Industry will have no choice but to modernise with large-scale programmes, writes Jaimie Johnston
