The former head of digital construction on BAM’s TransPennine Route Upgrade Project has joined GS1 UK as its first ever head of construction.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and optioneering tools can help project teams reduce inefficiencies and improve productivity

Balfour Beatty, Kier and Costain will be working with National Highways in the trial of new AI-powered technologies to improve roadworks projects.

Data literacy is a new challenge that construction must face. In the first in a series focusing on data literacy, Matthew Osment reveals why it’s important. He also debunks a long-standing obstacle to data best practice.

A UK startup is about to commercialise what it claims is the world’s first autonomous robot able to locate and fix potholes.

HS2 Ltd has approved the roll-out of digital concrete testing following a successful trial with its main works contractor Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV).

Multi-disciplinary consultant Waterman has launched a materials passport framework, aimed at standardising the approach to documenting and managing materials throughout their lifecycle in order to improve their reuse. How should materials passports be implemented?

For Safe Working at Height Week, the daughter of a fall from height survivor shared with CM the impact the accident had on her life – and her campaign to improve workplace safety.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has introduced an AI chatbot on its website. It is designed to provide a “more intuitive and efficient way” to understand the CIOB, access information and explore its services.

Getting granular with NEC4 and debating the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the built environment will be up for discussion at two upcoming events being held by CIOB Midlands in November.

The October edition of the 21CC podcast, brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), is now available

The October edition of the 21CC podcast, brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), is now available. It examines the growing influence of artificial intelligence on construction…

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools almost exclusively depict tradespeople such as builders, electricians and plumbers as men, according to new research

The CIOB has launched a new online conference evaluating the role of artificial intelligence in construction. Discussions will focus on how AI will work in construction and the wider built…

Construction has a ‘productivity issue‘ and technology can provide the answer, according to a new report from HP. Some 60% of those taking part in the first ‘State of Construction…

Laminar Projects has revealed how it developed a bespoke solution to help the Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial and BAM Nuttall joint venture (EKFB JV) overcome its data challenges on HS2.

The construction industry must focus on the quality of the data it generates and the skills of those interfacing with it.

“Saying the AI got it wrong is like saying the dog ate my homework.” So said Buro Happold global director of commercial, legal and digital risks May Winfield.