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How to solve RAAC in the private sector

The failings identified with RAAC should not be seen simply as an issue for schools, hospitals and other public sector buildings. Dan Haynes, director, head of building surveying at AtkinsRéalis, says it is very much an issue for the private sector too, and should be subject to regular monitoring.

How 3D visualisation can unlock circular construction

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Neurodiversity-friendly design: Creating spaces where everyone can flourish

Adopting a circular economy model to fast track the built environment’s transition to net zero

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OpenSpace provides next-generation reality capture software, powerful integrations, and the smartest analytics tools in the industry.

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Education should be the first stop on the Timber in Construction Roadmap

Paul Cave, sales director at Koppers, discusses how a cross industry effort to grow understanding and awareness is needed to fully realise the aims of the Timber in Construction Roadmap.
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Smartphone app bridging the gap of structural health monitoring

Monitoring the structural health of key infrastructure assets, such as bridges, is crucial in making maintenance and capacity decisions, and extending service life. Dr Jan Winkler of AtkinsRéalis says digital tools, combined with everyday smartphones, could prove invaluable.
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Lessons from Warsaw: Preserving the heritage of industrial buildings while modernising

Aleksander Śpiewak, director at RSK Polska, explores the opportunities to keep the history and heritage of industrial buildings alive at the same time as offering a new lease of life.
Digital Construction News

Newforma X PBC on-demand: Harnessing technology for AECO coordination

In the first of this series of on-demand webinars, Carl Storms, technical solutions lead at Newforma, explores the role of technology in AECO coordination and project success.
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Cambridge councillors to rule on water scarcity hospital case

A planned £300m cancer research hospital in Cambridge has been the cause of water scarcity concerns from the Environmental Agency and campaigners.
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How can we improve supplier bid evaluation on public sector frameworks?

Shamayne Harris, head of procurement at Pagabo, explains that the evaluation of supplier bids for framework appointments must be thorough and sophisticated, just as much as the contract tender evaluations that follow.
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Bridging the biodiversity gap: AI solutions for BNG success

In this article, Shashin Mishra, VP of EMEA explores how AI technology can bridge skills gaps, improve mapping accuracy, and enable ecologists to focus on high-value tasks, ultimately supporting the successful implementation of BNG.
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South Cambridge science park wins outline planning approval 

Known as the Cambridge Discovery Campus, the South Cambridge based science park is worth an estimated £400m.
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Seventh anniversary of Grenfell fire passes with second report still pending

The team leading the Grenfell Tower Inquiry have confirmed that the report will not be published before the seventh anniversary of the fire.
Planning & Construction News

Building materials trade deficit exceeds £14bn  

Calculating the difference between what the UK exports and imports, the current building materials trade deficit far exceeds the target set in the Construction 2025 strategy document.
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IoT technology in construction

IoT technology in construction will be a gamechanger for the industry, but challenges must be overcome first, says Ramona Marfievici, principal IoT engineer at Digital Catapult.
Planning & Construction News

Heavy rainfall blamed as UK construction output dips 1.9% in February

Unfavourable weather conditions dampened the UK construction output in February 2024, as heavy rainfall led to a 1.9% decline in output.
Planning & Construction News

Unlocking the potential for seniors’ housing: What needs to change?

Planning policy has failed to keep pace with demographic shifts and the UK’s ageing population. Nicola Gooch of Irwin Mitchell and Oliver Knight of Knight Frank discuss new analysis on the supply of seniors’ housing and what needs to change to improve supply.
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Mike Hickson OBE to join Sir Robert McAlpine as managing director of defence

Formerly the land and property director of HS2, Mike Hickson OBE will continue to develop Sir Robert McAlpine's work in the defence infrastructure space.
Construction Technology News

Using digital tools to deliver social value accountability in public sector projects

Robbie Blackhurst, founder of Black Capital Group (BCG), explores how digital tools can ensure accountability and increase the profile of social value in public sector built environment projects.
Digital Construction News

Building the future: Using AI in structural engineering

With the recent news of the Chancellor doubling funding for the UK’s AI sector, many businesses will be pausing to consider how they can harness the tool to improve processes within the structural engineering sector.
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Simplifying energy efficiency policy for sustainable construction

The construction industry has an urgent need for a steadfast governmental strategy to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in building practices, explains Nic Gillanders, CEO of SCIS Group.
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“A logistical nightmare”: NFB calls out police over Easter crane bans

The National Federation of Builders has criticised mobile crane bans enforced by the police over the Easter weekend, forcing plant hire companies off the roads for four days.

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