People Concerns raised over AI-generated online training Construction workers are being urged to take a cautious approach to online training courses
CIOB Community East Midlands Great Debate discusses AI in the built environment The East Midlands Great Debate in November brought together six of the UK’s leading professional bodies, including CIOB, to discuss key issues around AI in the built environment.
Digital Construction BAM’s TransPennine digital lead set to drive improved product data at GS1 The former head of digital construction on BAM’s TransPennine Route Upgrade Project has joined GS1 UK as its first ever head of construction.
People Can AI help alleviate construction’s skills shortage? Artificial intelligence (AI) and optioneering tools can help project teams reduce inefficiencies and improve productivity
News Balfour, Kier and Costain to trial winning AI solutions in roadworks Balfour Beatty, Kier and Costain will be working with National Highways in the trial of new AI-powered technologies to improve roadworks projects.
Digital Construction The importance of being data literate 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.
News World’s first pothole fixer robot set for UK market A UK startup is about to commercialise what it claims is the world’s first autonomous robot able to locate and fix potholes.
Digital Construction HS2 rolls out digital concrete testing system HS2 Ltd has approved the roll-out of digital concrete testing following a successful trial with its main works contractor Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV).
Digital Construction How should materials passports be implemented? 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?
Digital Construction Abbi Taylor: the campaigning daughter of a fall-from-height survivor 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.
News CIOB introduces AI chatbot on website 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.
CIOB Community Contracts and AI: Midlands events set to spark stimulating debate 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.
People Would you trust a bot to run your project? The October edition of the 21CC podcast, brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), is now available
News Trust a bot to run your project? Check out October’s 21CC podcast 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…
People AI algorithms show gender bias towards traditional trades, study claims Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools almost exclusively depict tradespeople such as builders, electricians and plumbers as men, according to new research
News CIOB artificial intelligence conference: register today 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…
Digital Construction Tech and automation can solve ‘productivity problem’ 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…
Digital Construction Maximising data management on HS2 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.
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