Tag: Digital
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Digital Construction Awards 2025: AtkinsRéalis, WSP, Laing O’Rourke and McLaren among the finalists
The Digital Construction Awards 2025 attracted more than 170 entries, 85 of which have been shortlisted. AtkinsRéalis either leads or features among nine shortlisted entries. Its work to make electricity transmission substation site visits more productive and safer is shortlisted in three categories: Digital Innovation in Health, Safety and Wellbeing; Digital Innovation in Productivity; and…
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How a digital twin might help Nairobi go green
Making Nairobi, one of Africa’s biggest cities, greener is a vast and complex task. Rod Sweet speaks to a team of researchers proposing a city-wide digital twin that might make it happen. Nairobi City County – comprising mostly Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi – wants to be greener. That means more trees and green space, fewer…
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How far have we really come? Mark Enzer reviews construction’s digital journey
Image: Nicoelnino | Dreamstime.com It’s time to take stock of the industry’s digital progress. Who better to do so than someone who has been at the centre of it? Mark Enzer OBE FREng shares his thoughts on technology’s development path and where it may lead. “It is fascinating,“ reports Enzer. “To start with, it is…
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Digital product passports: Q&A – Construction Management
Regulation (EU) 2024/3110 lays down harmonised rules for the marketing of construction products, emphasising digitalisation, transparency and sustainability. The text of the regulation runs to more than 45,000 words, but the key detail about DPPs is covered by Articles 75-80, which run to less than 1,500 words. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Digital Construction Week reveals nearly 200 speaker sessions
Digital Construction Week (DCW) has revealed the educational sessions – more than 190 and set to rise – for this year’s show at Excel in London’s Docklands on 4-5 June. There are more than 350 speakers, drawn from across the built environment supply chain with representatives from Arcadis, Chetwoods, Glider, Kier, Laing O’Rourke, Okana, Orbit…
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BIMplus becomes CM Digital
u003cemu003eBIMplusu003c/emu003e will become u003cemu003eConstruction Management Digital u003c/emu003eon Monday 28 April. In response to the increasing focus on information management and digitalisation among digital construction professionals, we are rebranding. The same award-winning BIMplus editorial team will be creating the same high-quality content, including interviews, project case studies, and news about the latest digital construction developments. Moreover,…
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Construction must embrace digital to attract young talent
To bridge this gap, initiatives like hands-on learning opportunities, mentorship programmes and industry insights are essential. These efforts, such as CIOB’s inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders, help young people see construction as a viable and fulfilling career choice. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Involving Over 1000 Users in Digital Inspection
On April 16, 2025, the Dalux User Days in Helsinki provided a refreshing experience. Attendees weren’t bogged down in complaints about poor productivity; instead, leading construction and consulting firms showcased successful digitalization case studies. Lasse Forss kicked off the presentations by detailing how SRV, a Finnish construction company, leveraged Dalux for inspections in the demanding…
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From Foundation to Firewall: Digital Tools in Construction
The construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the adoption of digital tools. These tools are revolutionizing the construction workflow, from planning to execution, making projects more efficient and streamlined. The role of IT support is crucial in this digital transformation, enabling construction companies to leverage technology effectively. By embracing digital tools, construction sites…
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Digital Construction Week 2025 announces first wave of industry-leading speakers
“At Digital Construction Week, we don’t just talk about the future of construction – we bring together the people making it happen,” comments Karolina Orecchini, event director for Digital Construction Week. She continues: “This year’s speaker lineup is filled with experts who are pushing the boundaries of AECO. Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas, practical…