Three leaders of successful megaprojects delve into the nitty gritty of what it takes to lead them in the latest episode of the 21CC podcast.

Clients and asset owners must be made more aware of the value of information management and reminded that they can do more than just issue Exchange Information Requirements (EIR) and BIM Execution Plans (BEP).

The Times has revealed its list of the UK’s best employers for gender quality, which includes five construction and engineering firms

The organisers of Digital Construction Week (DCW) have launched a second show, Digital Construction North (DCN), that will take place at Manchester Central on 13 November 2024.

The use of concrete sensor technology has helped Costain reduce striking times by a third and lower its carbon footprint, the engineering company has claimed.

The deadline to enter the Digital Construction Awards has been extended by a week to 5.30pm on Friday 22 March.

The new social value plan is aimed at maximising the positive impact Costain can make to people and communities, in addition to those that directly benefit from the projects that…

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?

Steve Insley considers how the cloud will enable construction’s and engineering’s digital transformation.

Costain will donate £55,000 to environmental charity Tyne Rivers Trust after it polluted the River Don during a major upgrade to the A19 in South Tyneside.

The first-ever 3D-printed concrete headwall is being tested as part of the construction process of National Highways’ A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross upgrade in Cornwall.

Aston University has launched a BIM specialist course aimed at professionals and graduates with experience of building design, construction and consultancy.

Innovation projects featuring Costain and 3D printing are among those being backed by Ofwat’s latest £40m fund.

4D BIM has long been hailed as the magic bullet for project planning within digital construction, yet outdated perceptions have prevented the process from reaching its true potential.

Costain has won funding for an innovative feasibility study to see if hydrogen from biogas can fuel boilers to pasteurise fruit juice.

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, now has its own digital twin project.

A round-up of BIM and digital construction stories that you might have missed in the past seven days.

The Thames Barrier in London, one of the largest movable flood barriers in the world, was completed 40 years ago this year.