Software & Technology
AI innovators to fuel UK’s clean energy future as new competition launches
3 Dec 24
Innovators from across the country can support the UK’s push to reach net zero by 2050 from mid-November.
‘Carbon-eating’ building materials research set to advance sustainable construction
7 Oct 24
A team of scientists from Heriot-Watt University, are investigating the use of biochar as an innovative, low-carbon building material.
Closing the digital divide
22 Aug 24
Some 312,000 rural homes and businesses are to get access to faster broadband in overhaul of old infrastructure.
Balfour Beatty introduces human recognition standards across UK projects
16 Aug 24
Balfour Beatty has become the first Tier One contractor to mandate human recognition cameras on certain items of plant and machinery across all its UK operations.
Why leading homebuilder companies have a responsibility to help secure supply chains against cyber threats
30 Jul 24
Cyber threats increasingly target supply chains across homebuilder businesses in the construction sector and a 2023 survey stated that concern is growing.
Be wary of Artificial Intelligence
15 Jul 24
AI is now prevalent across all industries, construction included
New void former promises to save time and complexity
5 Jul 24
Traditional methods of erecting building structures often involve complex processes that can be labour intensive and time consuming. However, an innovative piece of apparatus designed and developed in the UK is promising to reduce complexity and save time. Before work can start on erecting building structures, preparatory works are typically
The UK Innovation Corridor welcomes Willmott Dixon Construction as a strategic partner
28 Jun 24
The UK Innovation Corridor (UKIC) London and Cambridge, has announced that Willmott Dixon has agreed a three year commitment to become a strategic partner.
