Software & Technology

CITB helps industry Get It Right


The projects will investigate where productivity improvements can be made during the construction process.

Tough new rules to protect UK’s critical infrastructure


Tough new measures designed to protect the UK’s critical infrastructure from cyber attacks have come into force.

Construction risks losing staff to digitised sectors


Two thirds of employees admit they would prefer to work for a business that was embracing digital technology

Building green – the future of sustainability in construction


Dr Aidan Bell, co-founder of Envirobuild, takes a look at where the green construction landscape stands and at the trends for 2018.

Sherford, leading the revolution in sustainable development


To date, the Sherford Consortium has invested more than £1.6M towards eco-friendly initiatives onsite.

Government calls for innovation in new homes


Ministers have called on the construction industry to embrace the latest innovations in building techniques.

Balfour Beatty launches sustainability policy


A Roadmap to Biodiversity Net Gain is Balfour Beatty’s latest public policy paper.

Innovative new ‘green’ concrete developed


Scientists have developed a new greener, stronger and more durable concrete, by including graphene.

Technology as the catalyst for change: what should you do about it?


RICS has hosted a series of discussions to consider how technology is impacting construction.