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CommentModularisation in data centre development must begin with the supply chain
Demand for cloud storage is only going to increase, so the sustainability and efficiency benefits of embracing offsite construction are clear, says Derek McNamara at Linesight
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CommentAI is coming to a desk near you! Here’s how to make sure you are ready
We have a unique chance to improve our industry using ever more powerful technology in a responsible way, says Mark Farmer
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Information - BuildingCPD 16 2025: Leveraging BIM for strategic advantage
Sponsored by BSI, this module explores the legal protections of listed buildings, focusing on the replacement of timber windows to balance heritage preservation with modern standards
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CommentConstruction must undergo systemic change to reap the benefits of technology
Despite decades of technical advances and a revolution in technology, the benefits have not flowed through to improved productivity, says Paul Ruddick, chairman and founder of Reds10
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CommentSmall projects can have a big impact in pursuit of net zero and housebuilding goals
Any attempt to hit housing and carbon reduction targets depends on businesses of every size playing their part – and technology can help, writes WSP’s Diego Padilla-Philipps
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FeaturesTackling the challenges in Building Safety Act compliance
A recent roundtable, hosted in partnership with construction software company Procore, explored the challenges the Building Safety Act has created and the solutions industry needs to be compliant. Jordan Marshall reports
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CommentEmbrace the AI revolution – or get left behind again
The industry should be hugely excited about the potential of AI. At Reds10 we are already seeing some remarkable results, says technical director Scott Laird
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CommentWhat to expect from AI in construction in 2025
Artificial intelligence is here to stay and, as its capabilities evolve, we will be able to deliver more sustainable, efficient and cost-effective projects, writes WSP’s Diego Padilla-Philipps
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Information - BuildingCPD 16 2024: Embedding excellence in carbon management
Sponsored by BSI, this module will explore PAS 2080 and how the standard’s requirements enable professionals to embed carbon management excellence throughout the built environment supply chain
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FeaturesProcurement update: data centre development challenges
Data centre clients are scaling up to deliver ever bigger programmes – so, what are the main client types and the specific procurement challenges in this sector?
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Information - BuildingCPD 15 2024: Digital workflow technology
Sponsored by Topcon Positioning GB, this module will explore the benefits of digital workflow technology, alongside the issues that may arise during integration and how they can be overcome
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CommentA vision for a construction project in 2030
We need to stimulate new thinking, debate and research directions to carry the industry into the next decade, says Dr Brian Sheil
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FeaturesOFFSITE EXPO: Showcasing International Best Practice and Transformative Technologies
With precision focus on the advancements that are bringing transformative change to the construction environment, Offsite Expo will be held at the Coventry Building Society Arena from 17–18 September. The event will showcase international best practice and offer privileged access to the sector’s most influential technology ...
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Information - BuildingCPD 14 2024: Engaging BIM to build a more connected built environment
Sponsored by BSI, this module will guide professionals looking to improve their BIM knowledge, as well as assist seasoned users wanting to enhance digital security or understand the higher-level benefits of BIM adopti
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CommentDefining our professional value in the AI era
The debate over the role that artifical intelligence should play in our industry tends to go round and round, but really we need to move it forward – and faster, says Martha Tsigkari of Fosters + Partners
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CommentHow AI can help us to create a more inclusive and equitable world
In the final part of his examination of the role artificial intelligence can play in our future, Diego Padilla-Philipps envisions a world in which human creativity and individualism, passions and emotions will always have a place
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CommentAsk not what the next government can do for construction
Construction must up its game and be a true partner to the next administration, says Paul Ruddick of Reds10
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CommentEvidence-based, human-centred augmented intelligence: how to flip the design paradigm upside down
Artificial intelligence is enabling us to design and build the optimal building from the outset, says Diego Padilla-Philipps. This means we can add value, improve performance and reduce the cost