Visual 5D, which has brought gaming technology to builders’ bids, was named winner of the Digital Excellence in a Construction SME category at the Digital Construction Awards.

The rebar-tying robot, TyBot, has achieved a new personal best record number of ties on a single shift, according to its creator, Pittsburgh-based Advanced Construction Robotics.

There are plenty of technology options available to construction companies. So many, in fact, that the choice can be bewildering. Maria Coulter offers six ways to find your way out of the headlights.