Computational Fluid Dynamics modelling used in motorsport could transform designs of buildings and cities, writes Mott MacDonald’s Ruth Shilston.

A job title with ‘digital’ in it offers a better salary than one with ‘BIM’ in it. That’s one of the key findings from the Women in BIM Digital Construction Global Work Survey 2024

The proposed revised information management mandate is the push the industry needs towards improved productivity and collaboration.

Colin Bell joined Kier Construction as head of digital a year ago, after stints at Arup, Robertson Construction, Sir Robert McAlpine and Identity Consult. In reviewing his first 12 months in the role, he tells Denise Chevin that standardisation and consistency is everything.

The built environment’s sector progress on climate change has come to a standstill, Paul Morrell has said in an interview with Cohesive’s chief value officer David Philp at this year Digital Construction Summit.

CIOB is rolling out digital membership cards for its members in a move to cut down on waste and innovate sustainable services.

The Digital Construction Awards attracted more than 140 entries, 62 of which have been shortlisted. Here we detail the shortlist for the Contractor of the Year category.

Gleeds has appointed Ian Shearer as global chief information officer to support its digital transformation journey.

Digital transformation of the built environment is an urgent necessity given the industry’s skills crisis

Ray Simpson explains how to streamline digital transformation and the outcomes contractors can expect.

CIOB’s new head of client development, Linda Stevens, tells Neil Gerrard how the institute will help clients improve their project outcomes.

Carbon accounting, gravity sensors that can identify underground hazards and hyper-local weather forecasting are among the latest innovations to join HS2 Ltd’s Innovation Accelerator programme.

The Digital Construction Summit, the key annual event for digital decision-makers in the built environment sector, will take place on 13-15 September.

How much further can the design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA) approach go? Joel Hutchines calls for data to drive design for constructability.

Having been a CIOB member since 1992, I have gained a vast amount of practical experience working mainly on reinforced concrete structures, basements and steel frames on industrial projects.

The construction equipment sector is raising productivity levels through tech investment. Peter Haddock talks to plant’s digital innovators.

Construction software supplier Zutec has developed a customisable solution to help those in housebuilding comply with Part L. It enables geo-located photos to be captured, correctly labelled, centrally stored and traced back to a property before being submitted to the assessor for sign off.

A new Endoscopy Unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn aims to be a flagship for digital innovation and modular construction. CM reports.