Technology & Digital Construction

Digital twin technology is expected to lead the way in transforming our cities, saving billions in running costs and assisting towards net-zero targets.

A report on science, technology, engineering and maths career provision in schools and colleges calls for urgent support and investment.

Dan Harding, Sign In App Chief Executive, describes how this technology can ensure site managers have full visibility of their workforce.

Dublin City University (DCU) and the Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics have partnered with software engineering firm, Bentley Systems, to build Ireland’s first higher education digital campus.

Leeds Beckett University has been working with Honeywell to create an educational series of presentations, interviews and events for the facilities management sector.

The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has joined the UK BIM Alliance Affiliate Programme to support the implementation of building information modelling in practice and provide a co-ordinated approach to digital transformation across the built environment.

Peter Beckingham, Product Marketing Specialist at ABB, explains how building managers can use smart technology to save time and money on the upkeep of emergency lighting systems

Bentley Systems’ new education programme is aimed at inspiring the next generation of digitally skilled infrastructure workers. One fifth of all vacancies in the sector are currently hard to fill because of a lack of the right skills, while the career appeal of the industry for young people scores 4.2 out of 10 among 14- to 19-year-olds.

Ground-breaking work has begun on Toyota’s living lab city.

Framework provider Pagabo has launched a central procurement technology platform. Intelligent dashboards simplify the full tender process and clients can track projects from initial engagement through to completion.

This AI solution detects, classifies and monitors the deterioration of building envelopes and infrastructure

Increased uptake of MMC and off-site construction means that manufacturing technologies are becoming more relevant to construction quality. Brian Vince, TFC’s Group Quality Manager, shares common fastener problems and how to avoid them

Stroma’s Martin Holt discusses the use of technology in construction industries – or rather, its practical application as opposed to whimsy about its possibilities

Digital construction data platform NBS has launched a new Podcast series – Digital Construction Conversations.

​​​​​​​Dr Jozef Doboš, CEO of 3D Repo, shares ten legal considerations for construction cloud computing, including cyber security.

Engineers have access to a new, simple and secure platform, 3D Send, to share and view 3D models without downloading them or installing software.

NHBC, the UK’s warranty and insurance provider for new homes, has announced a new Technology Assisted Inspection app.

The Connected Enterprise report by Sigma Dynamics revealed that outdated attitudes towards technology among facilities management business leaders are at risk of jeopardising future business survival.

Enrico Borgarello, Director of Global Product Innovation at HeidelbergCement, discusses supplying the material for Germany’s first 3D-printed residential building