Features

2019 and beyond: Laying the foundations for a smart city infrastructure


Developing future smart city infrastructure.

How to create a robust fall protection regime


The quality installation and regular servicing of fall protection equipment is just as important as specifying the right equipment in the first place, says Stuart Pierpoint, UK Sales Manager for HCL.

The building technology behind a mile high skyscraper


Experts are predicting mile-high skyscrapers by 2050. What kind of tech will it take to bring those visions to life?

How to minimise the impact of Brexit


The impact of Brexit on construction and how to mitigate some of the economic uncertainty.

Boosting building safety: What role can broadband play?


Installing a full-fibre network will ensure the bandwidth required to support security, safety and other building IoT devices

A commitment to fix the system – the government’s response to the Grenfell Tower Report


Lawyers at Womble Bond Dickinson focus on the government's response to the Grenfell Tower Report.

Drone technology reaches new heights


Drone technology can bring major advantages to the construction industry.

Pure fibre: the missing link in your new build development?


Why then, are we still connecting new homes to an archaic copper broadband network?

Six reasons why timber frame is surging in the UK


The market share for timber frame stands at 28% with 5% cent growth expected between now and 2020

Infrastructure investment soars in UK


The government published the National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline confirming a £600Bn investment.