Category: Digital Construction
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How can AI help with construction defects management?
Image: Dreamstime AI could play a transformative role in reducing costly construction errors – but the industry must lay solid data foundations and use it safely, experts warn. During a session at this month’s Digital Construction Summit, panellists from the Get It Right Initiative (GIRI) and software firm Elecosoft explored how technology is already cutting…
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How Defence Homes and Glider are addressing the asset information handover challenge
Interviewed by Hutchinson, Turner highlighted the scope of the challenge. DIO manages more than 1% of the UK land mass. Defence Homes alone manages more than 55,000 built assets, including housing, garages, parks and roads, as well as utilities infrastructure. “And those built assets are supported by more than a million lower-level assets, so it’s…
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Buildots tracks underground utilities with drone imagery
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Costain rolls out carbon design tool to all infrastructure projects
The Carbon Design Tool works in conjunction with Costain’s Environmental Construction Data Tracker, which simplifies carbon emissions reporting during the construction phase. Combined, the two technologies provide a holistic, end-to-end carbon management system for customers and supply chain partners, creating a continuous cycle of improvement and insight-based decision-making around decarbonisation, Costain said. View the original article…
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Project control lessons from Balfour Beatty and Arcadis
The Digital Construction Summit takes place from late October until early November. The series of webinars – supported by Elecosoft, Glider, RIB Software, Trimble, CIOB and Construction Management – brings together leading voices from across the construction sector to explore the future of digital transformation. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Project control lessons from Balfour Beatty and Arcadis
The Digital Construction Summit takes place from late October until early November. The series of webinars – supported by Elecosoft, Glider, RIB Software, Trimble, CIOB and Construction Management – brings together leading voices from across the construction sector to explore the future of digital transformation. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Buildots adds workforce insights with Genda acquisition
AI-powered construction specialist Buildots has bought workforce and safety management platform Genda. Buildots’ aim is to unify construction delivery on a single platform and provide accurate insights into progress, pace, and risk of delay. The acquisition of Genda will allow it to improve workforce insights. The purchase has been funded by S3 Ventures, TenOneTen, ICI…
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Construction managers need to promote AI’s role in onsite safety
He added: “UK building and construction firms that move to modernise safety systems, replacing paper with digital-first tools to show how AI can support, not replace, frontline expertise, will strengthen compliance, cut risks, and build the resilient worksites the sector needs.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Nima focuses on practice and progress at its immersive conference
Nima is hosting its third annual virtual conference on 6 November, focusing on the practical implementation and measurable success of its Information Management Initiative (IMI). Aimed at senior practitioners, policymakers, tech providers and clients from across the built and managed environment, the free event will provide real-world insights into how to close the gaps in…
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Saint-Gobain and Hilti target digital efficiencies in timber construction
Hilti Great Britain vice-president of sales, Thibaud Lefebvre, said offsite construction presents a “significant opportunity”. He added: “Our work with Saint-Gobain demonstrates how digitalisation and innovation can unlock new levels of efficiency and long-term value in timber construction.” View the original article and our Inspiration here