Digital Construction Autodesk launches virtual design review space, new AI and API Autodesk has launched an immersive design review workspace, known as Autodesk Workshop XR.
People HS2 achieves inclusive environment certification CIC’s ‘Inclusive Environments Recognition’ certification is awarded to organisations that are following the Essential Principles Guide
Legal HS2’s northern leg: advice for subcontractors amid uncertainty After the government’s decision to cancel the HS2 northern leg, it’s imperative for businesses to carefully review their contractual obligations, termination clauses and audit procedures, writes Phil Caton.
Digital Construction Finishes and interiors sheds light on golden thread A guide to clarify terms and regulations associated with the golden thread has been launched by the Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS).
Digital Construction Naismiths launches predictive analytics platform Naismiths has launched a construction analytics platform built upon 60 years of its own data.
News ‘A blow to construction’: industry reacts to HS2 axeing The construction industry has reacted with disappointment to the primer minister’s announcement to axe the northern leg of HS2.
Digital Construction Bringing contractors and safety technology start-ups together Technology companies need to gain a better understanding of industry needs, but industry should not expect technology to solve all its problems, says Sebastian Corby, principal consultant at Safetytech Accelerator.
News In pictures | The best images of August 2023 A selection of construction images from July and August.
Video Video | Drone footage of Balfour JV’s HS2 bridge project Drone footage shows the completed 25m long, 18m wide Streethay overbridge near Lichfield.
Video Video | M42 bridge demolition timelapse A team of 20 demolition specialists from Solihull-based firm Armac Demolition worked around the clock to remove a 4,000 tonne two-span bridge over the M42 to make way for the HS2 railway in the West Midlands.
People HS2 training scheme aims to attract women to construction HS2 is working with Women into Construction (WiC) to help more women in the Midlands launch a career in the construction sector. A new four-week bespoke training programme, which starts…
People HS2 reveals workforce EDI progress The publication of HS2 Ltd’s latest EDI report comes as the company has been recognised with a flagship equality accreditation
Video Video | Inside HS2’s twin-bored Northolt Tunnel Two HS2 tunnel boring machines have completed the first mile of twin bored tunnel in London.
Video Video | Balfour JV completes heaviest UK bridge drive HS2 has completed the UK’s heaviest drive to install an intersection bridge structure beneath the West Coast Main Line at Fulfen Wood near Lichfield.
Video Video | Inside HS2’s viaduct segment factory HS2 has began producing almost 3,000 huge concrete segments in the Midlands that will be used to build the high-speed railway’s Delta Junction.
Digital Construction Atkins-Jacobs JV tests AI and ML to enable self-monitoring bridges An Atkins-Jacobs JV will lead trials this summer of new technology to enable the development of self-monitoring and self-maintaining bridges. Technologies likely to be tested include AI and machine learning.
News HS2 Euston ‘not affordable at this cost’, says minister Rail minister Huw Merriman has said the HS2 Euston plans are unaffordable at current costs and that the government will consider partnering with the private sector to ensure “it delivers” for taxpayers.
News Major contractors back diesel-free sites plan Government and industry have launched a plan to eliminate 78% of diesel machinery from UK’s construction sites by 2035.
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