Digital Construction Why is the ‘why’ of ISO 19650 being lost? It’s a simple but vital question: why is the ‘why’ of ISO 19650 being lost? John Ford considers the challenge and proposes solutions.
Digital Construction CAD system can model complex material structures Scientists have developed a specialised computer aided design (CAD) system for metamaterials allowing engineers to model and experiment with design. Metamaterials are built from nanoparticles, often composite plastics and metals,…
News BAM starts work to protect iconic coastal railway BAM has kicked off a £34.7m cliff resilience project for Network Rail to protect a South West railway line in Devon.
Digital Construction AI: construction’s friend or foe? It’s time you stopped worrying and learned to love AI, says Richard Steer.
News BAM starts work on Scotland’s first Passivhaus leisure centre BAM has started work on a new £36m ultra-low energy swimming pool and leisure centre, the first of its kind in Scotland.
People HS2 announces new construction apprenticeships Applications are now open for a new apprenticeship programme with HS2’s construction partner EKFB
News Digital Construction Awards 2023 shortlist: Digital Innovation in Productivity The Digital Construction Awards attracted more than 140 entries, 62 of which have been shortlisted. Here we detail the shortlist for the Digital Innovation in Productivity award.
Technical Cladding Antarctica’s Rothera Research Station 54 people battled harsh conditions to finish the cladding at Rothera Research Station’s new Discovery Building in Antarctica in this year’s short construction season.
Digital Construction Your future depends on digital tools Digital tools are the key to future business growth, according to findings in Autodesk’s 2023 State of Design & Make Report.
Digital Construction Pagabo proposes ‘black box’ data-sharing platform National framework provider Pagabo has proposed the concept of a “black box for construction”: a central digital platform based on the principle of data sharing.
People BAM and Balfour join ‘net zero mentors’ scheme BAM Nuttall and Balfour Beatty have joined a ‘net zero mentors’ programme that helps young staff in their organisations devise carbon reduction solutions
News BAM and Balfour join ‘net zero mentors’ scheme BAM Nuttall and Balfour Beatty have joined a ‘challenge’ programme that works with young staff in their organisations to come up with carbon reduction solutions.
People This much I know: ‘Greater inclusivity remains critical to success’ Flexible careers will help to attract the talent of the future, according to BAM executive director Simon Finnie
News Video | Great Yarmouth bridge leaves installation Two 770 tonne bridge leaves have been installed during a major 72-hour civil engineering operation in Great Yarmouth.
News In pictures | UK’s largest 3D-printed structure opens in Glasgow A new pedestrian and cycle bridge has opened in Glasgow featuring the largest use of 3D concrete printing in the UK.
People Ramadan: what it means for construction workers on site As Islamic communities around the world prepare to observe the holy month of Ramadan, BAM’s Kabir Rasool and Ghufran Ullah discuss their experiences as Muslims in construction
News Lifting safety system designs out risks A new safety system for lifting materials by tower cranes has been developed by BAM and Related Argent.
News BAM consortium develops ‘plug-and-go’ 5G network for sites The team involving BAM that was the first to deliver a private 5G network on a construction site in the UK is developing a “plug-and-go” solution for any construction site.
Construction clients are not happy about contractor workmanship. Find out more in the 2026 Construction Management and CIOB client survey.