Laing O’Rourke and its team won Digital Innovation in Productivity, sponsored by Graitec, at the Digital Construction Awards last night (4 July) for their revolutionising of reinforcement design on Everton FC’s new stadium.

The DCA Collaboration category recognises the best use of digitalisation/digital methodologies and/or technologies to enhance collaboration between two or more organisations on a project, at any level of the supply chain.

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.

Two major contractors have issued warnings about the health and safety risks caused by operators using construction equipment which they are not familiar with.

Laing O’Rourke has devised a modular elevator solution with manufacturer Kone which will slash on-site installation time, the companies say.

Laing O’Rourke is mandating a switch to low-carbon concrete on all its new UK projects with immediate effect.

Could Everton FC’s beautiful new stadium, rising from the historical Northern Docks of Liverpool, be a metaphor for the fortunes of the club itself?

Laing O’Rourke continues to see the automotive sector as an inspiration for improved construction: it has turned to Polestar to source a new head of technology.

A construction worker has died in a “construction traffic incident” at the construction site of nuclear power plant Hinkley Point C.

Laing O’Rourke has installed the first giant roof truss at Everton FC’s new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium.

Laing O’Rourke has introduced new workwear for its employees, inspired by Formula 1 pit crews. The contractor said the new workwear offers improved fit, functionality and comfort, while reflecting the…

Laing O’Rourke says it has a “key role” to play in delivering the word’s net-zero ambitions post-covid.

Laing O’Rourke’s Matthew McKirgan on what construction managers share with school governors.

A selection of the best images in construction from the summer.

Laing O’Rourke is to give all employees access to at least six months of parental leave at full pay, regardless of how they become a parent.

Laing O’Rourke has given partial possession of the Royal Liverpool Hospital to the NHS trust that will run it.

Laing O’Rourke is to provide free construction skills training and jobs to local people on its new Everton Stadium project.

A total of 15 companies, including Laing O’Rourke and Multiplex have become founding members of the new ConcreteZero programme.