Trimble Announces Availability of ProjectSight 360 Capture in North America, the UK and Ireland

AI-powered reality capture bridges the gap between remote 3D visualisation and timely, collaborative progress-to-plan tracking Trimble has announced that Trimble ProjectSight® 360 Capture is now available for customers across North America, the United Kingdom and Ireland. The new AI powered reality capture capability within the comprehensive Trimble ProjectSight project management software application gives construction teams [...]

By |2026-07-02T13:10:24+00:00June 30th, 2026|Top Stories|

AI planning tools could cut application decisions from eight weeks to four

The Government has announced the rollout of new AI planning tools designed to speed up planning decisions, with one prototype aiming to cut determination times for routine householder applications by 50%. The move has been welcomed by construction industry leaders, who have repeatedly called for planning reform to address delays that continue to impact housing [...]

By |2026-06-22T08:20:29+00:00June 22nd, 2026|Top Stories|

Hodgson Sayers launches AI-driven digital twin project through university partnership

Hodgson Sayers has appointed Sohrab Jafarpour through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Teesside University, as the contractor looks to expand its use of digital construction technology across design and manufacturing operations. The County Durham-based specialist in roofing, building maintenance and security products will introduce an AI-driven Digital Twin platform aimed at improving design coordination, [...]

By |2026-05-01T10:14:21+00:00May 1st, 2026|Top Stories|

NavLive reports year of growth as real-time AI scanning adopted across construction projects

NavLive, a real-time AI scanning company working with construction and infrastructure teams, has reported a year of expansion following increased uptake of its technology across the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) sector. The London- and Oxford-based firm said it has grown its workforce by more than 60% since the start of 2025, expanding its engineering, [...]

By |2026-01-15T10:04:26+00:00January 15th, 2026|Top Stories|

ECNO Says Buildings Must Halve Emissions Immediately

The European Climate Neutrality Observatory (ECNO) has released a 2025 report which warns that building emissions remain one of the key roadblocks towards net-zero targets. Between 2018 and 2023, annual CO₂ cuts from the sector were about 16.5 million tonnes: and it has to double by 2030, the study says. The report points to stalled renovations [...]

By |2025-09-19T13:54:41+00:00September 19th, 2025|Top Stories|

AI in UK Construction: Changing the industry while navigating challenges

Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to transform the construction industry across the UK. From design processes to safety systems, AI offers substantial improvements, but the road to full adoption is complex. Below is a comprehensive assessment of AI’s impact, opportunities and limitations for construction professionals. Benefits of AI in Construction Advanced Planning, Design and BIM [...]

By |2025-08-22T10:41:21+00:00August 22nd, 2025|Top Stories|

Balfour Beatty Commits £7.2m to AI Upgrade

Balfour Beatty has announced a £7.2 million investment in Microsoft 365 Copilot, marking one of the largest AI investments to date in the UK construction and infrastructure sector. The new AI-powered tool, embedded within Microsoft’s suite of applications, will operate entirely within Balfour Beatty’s secure and compliant IT infrastructure. The initiative is expected to support [...]

By |2025-07-31T09:05:21+00:00July 31st, 2025|Top Stories|

CECA report highlights report highlights risks and rewards of AI in construction

The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) has released a new report exploring the potential and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) within the UK construction sector, as the industry moves towards greater digital integration. Titled AI in UK Construction, the report provides an overview of how AI is currently being used in construction, identifies emerging trends, [...]

By |2025-05-14T11:26:38+00:00May 14th, 2025|Top Stories|

Made Smarter unveils £1M fund to accelerate digital transformation

Made Smarter, the Government-backed digital adoption programme, has launched a new £1M funding round to support technology projects among SME manufacturers in Greater Manchester. The initiative, which has been driving digital transformation in the region’s manufacturing sector since 2018, is offering match-funded grants of up to £20,000 to help SMEs adopt advanced technologies including robotics, [...]

By |2025-05-08T14:41:42+00:00April 23rd, 2025|Top Stories|
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