Opinion Investing in technology: the key to unlocking UK construction productivity For construction firms under pressure to deliver more with tighter resources, smarter digital tools are no longer optional – they’re essential.
Digital Construction Free IT training for 1,000 construction SMEs SME construction businesses can join a free, CITB-funded training course designed to improve their IT knowledege.
Powered Access IPAF’s ePAL app hits major milestone The ePAL app, which serves as a digital wallet for machine operator licences and qualifications, has surpassed one million downloads globally.
People Home-grown tech for African construction Budding entrepreneur and CIOB student ambassador Wandile Sihiya wants to convert South Africa’s construction industry to drones and robotics. He speaks with Rod Sweet.
Video Video | Taylor Woodrow trials AI-powered autonomous excavator Civil engineering contractor Taylor Woodrow has completed a trial of what it claims is the first autonomous excavator in the UK.
Powered Access AFI-Rentals develops AI tool for powered access hire Sitesurvai, an AI-powered assistant, has been launched to help users identify the right powered access rental equipment for construction sites
People How to transform construction with AI The latest episode of the 21CC podcast features industry experts who are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their business
People Helping SME builders tackle technology challenges Free training programme designed to help SME builders adopt technology
People Costain rolls out social value measurement tool New tool aims to drive positive social, environmental and economic outcomes for customers and local communities
News Persimmon launches home lab to trial construction tech Persimmon has launched a three-storey “model home” to trial new construction technologies and train its staff and supply chain.
Digital Construction ISO 19650-6: information management for health and safety standard published Nick Nisbet, the author of the newly published ISO 19650-6 that covers information management for health and safety, explains its benefits and what’s changed from the draft version.
People Winvic whizz-kid: ‘Growing up in Ukraine, construction didn’t appeal to me’ Winvic trainee site engineer Viktoriia Grachova is making her mark in the construction industry
CIOB Community CIOB hosts technology and data conference CIOB is excited to host its first hybrid Construction Technology and Data Conference, on Tuesday 12 November.
People Rising star: from Lego to ‘the Swiss Army Knife of digital engineering’ Laing O’Rourke’s Ben Hardie tells CIOB People how he was drawn into construction – and what the industry can do to attract a younger generation with digital skills
News Cambridge Laing O’Rourke Centre sets out vision for projects in 2030 The Laing O’Rourke Centre for Construction Engineering and Technology has set out its vision for a construction project in 2030 – and digital transformation, performance measurement and digital and technological skills are key.
News CIOB launches AI Playbook The CIOB has launched its artificial intelligence (AI) playbook setting out why the technology is important to construction and how it can create opportunities for the sector.
People Graham introduces workforce wellbeing app Contractor Graham is rolling out a streaming service to support employee wellbeing
People Next government urged to prioritise workforce planning and skills New policy recommendations are focused on helping to address skills shortages in engineering and technology
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