The biggest 3D printing project in the UK was completed last year, but the country lags behind the rest of the world. Kristina Smith looks at the technology’s potential.

Hard data and robust benchmarks are needed for commercial offices to successfully address both embodied and operational carbon. That’s the key finding from a new British Council for Offices report.

The Climate Resilience Demonstrator, the connected digital twin of critical infrastructure, has moved to its next phase: cross-sector data sharing.

Brick manufacturer Kenoteq, which produces bricks made from recycled construction waste, is to trial exoskeleton suits in its factory.

There’s just a week left to register for the Digital Construction Summit, which takes place on 1-10 November.

BAM has installed a 3D-printed concrete staircase for a bridge across the M8 in Glasgow.

The Seismic school building at the BRE Innovation Park in Watford is a successful demonstration of the benefits of modular construction. But digital had a role to play too.

While the Transforming Construction Challenge ends in September, its director Sam Stacey will continue the mission with a new venture.

The University of Warwick has devised a novel and timely approach to encourage engagement with its building models: an Easter egg hunt.

Graphene-enhanced cement producer Versarien has launched a 3D-printed ‘lifestyle’ pod called Lunar.

Fresh from his stint on stage with Carlos Santana, House of Commons project BIM leader David Shepherd steps into the spotlight. He reveals his dislike of technology ‘gate keepers’, and why a focus on SMEs is key to digital adoption.

How on earth do you implement a common data environment (CDE) when you’re a small business and you’ve got more than enough on your hands running your business?

The ISO standard for the level of information need part 1 is now out for consultation. 20 December is the deadline to give feedback.

A carbon calculator has been launched to help organisations and their supply chains track and measure their sustainability performance.

HS2 Ltd London tunnels contractor SCS JV (Skanska Costain Strabag joint venture) says 3D printing technology will reduce disruption to commuters during building works as well as mitigating environmental impact. 

An eco home has been 3D printed from mud for what the team that built it claims is the first time.