Category: Digital Construction
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Upping the game on construction modelling capabilities
Powerful gaming engines that create realistic play environments in Fortnite and Half-Life could have a transformative effect on crowd simulation modelling for construction projects, according to Mott MacDonald technical director Tony Kivistik. In contrast, more conventional crowd simulation software is based on downloads, which are standalone programs. This technology is not capable of high-quality visuals,…
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Eurovia Surfacing first to deploy smart rollers that spot people
BOMAG’s Emergency Brake Assist system identifies potentially hazardous situations at an early stage. If a person fails to exit the danger zone or an obstacle is detected in the roller’s path, it slows automatically, halting if necessary. The roller will then continue at its original pre-defined speed once the person or object has left the…
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Symetri and Morta partner to beat disconnected systems and data
In announcing the partnership, the two firms stated: “With growing demand for Information planning and tracking and ISO 19650 compliance, driven by the Building Safety Act, sustainability legislation, and the accelerating role of AI, connected and reliable data is more important than ever. Disconnected systems remain one of the biggest challenges the industry faces, and…
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Can a blockchain assurance tool build trust in residential construction?
The KPMG team has also developed a digital tool for assessing supply chain resilience. KPMG Supply Chain Predictor provides end-to-end, real-time oversight of a company’s entire supply chain, while using predictive analytics and AI to identify potential disruptions before they occur. Masters explains: “What this tool does is map out your supply chain across developments…
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Poor data hinders construction’s sustainability drive
Brittany Harris, QFlow CEO and co-founder, said: “Improving data quality is not just a technical necessity, it is a fundamental requirement for the future success of the construction industry. We need more quality over quantity. You can collect as much data as you want, but if it’s not accurate, it’s useless. View the original article…
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Buildots secures funding for AI platform
Buildots has raised a further $45m (£33.4m) to expand its AI-powered construction management platform. The project brings together advanced AI and computer vision technology and this latest round of funding brings the total to $166m. The funding round was led by Qumra Capital with OG Venture Partners, TLV Partners, Poalim Equity, Future Energy Ventures, and…
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Two weeks left to join the best of digital construction
The Digital Construction Awards, celebrating best practice and innovation in the application of BIM, information management and digital technology in the built and managed environments, are on 1 July at the Brewery in London. The shortlisted entrants from 16 categories will gather on the night to celebrate and find out the winners. View the original…
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Two weeks left to join the best of digital construction
The Digital Construction Awards, celebrating best practice and innovation in the application of BIM, information management and digital technology in the built and managed environments, are on 1 July at the Brewery in London. The shortlisted entrants from 16 categories will gather on the night to celebrate and find out the winners. View the original…
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Digital passports will help break silos and share data
Whilst the challenges surrounding material quality, skills shortages and project delivery have been the UK construction industry’s core focus for decades, there’s a deeper, more fundamental issue holding us back. It’s something that, if resolved, could help overcome these problematic issues: the way we handle data. Dr Stephen Hamil reports. Under the EU’s CPR 20241,…
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Middlesex launches digital apprenticeships to fill skills gap
Middlesex University has launched six digital apprenticeship programmes for construction, spanning cyber security and data science through to digital marketing and user experience (UX). The programme aims to address current construction skills shortages and future skills needs, promote social inclusion, and increase productivity. Some 56% of businesses told the London Local Skills Improvement Plan that…