Why Digital Transformation Is Reshaping the Future of UK Construction

The post Why Digital Transformation Is Reshaping the Future of UK Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The construction sector in the UK is experiencing major change. With the help of technology, businesses are operating in smarter ways, cutting costs, and improving collaboration in all areas from planning and design to project delivery and maintenance. In today’s competitive environment, the need for innovative solutions is becoming crucial. Digital transformation is one of […]

Gilbane pushes hard on combined delivery, AI: CEO

The parent company of Gilbane Building and Gilbane Development plans to double down on artificial intelligence implementation, said Ed Broderick.

West Yorkshire seeks consultants for £75M transport services framework

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has launched procurement for a £75M professional services framework to support the development and delivery of transport projects across the region between 2027 and 2032. The post West Yorkshire seeks consultants for £75M transport services framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Extreme heat prompts water companies to boost supply and urge water savings

Water companies across the UK are ramping up delivery, deploying additional operational teams and urging customers to reduce consumption as record June temperatures place unprecedented pressure on water networks. The post Extreme heat prompts water companies to boost supply and urge water savings appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Rolls-Royce to open SMR development centre

Rolls-Royce has announced plans to open Pioneer Works, in Derby, where it will develop the processes needed to delivery SMRs across the UK, Czechia and Sweden.

Crossrail-style ‘heroic’ leadership no longer fit for purpose - Published by ICE and Rob Horgan

Construction’s traditional “heroic” style of leadership is no longer fit for purpose, according to an ICE review of major project delivery.

Dynamic Progress Dashboard - Published by Ramskill Martin

The purpose of Project Planning is to determine, develop and communicate the strategy of delivering the Project in a timely and orderly manner. An essential part of that delivery function is to be able to facilitate robust progress monitoring.

ICCP - Notices Under the 1999 FIDIC Contracts, 29102020

A talk delivered by Andy Hewitt on the FIDIC requirements for giving notice Failure to send notices in the correct form is one of the biggest mistakes that the Parties to the FIDIC contracts make. In the case of the Contractor, such a failure could be fatal to claims for extensions of time and additional payment.

Building - Contract issues to consider for Modular Units / MMC

Contractual considerations for Modular Units / MMC

HS2 bosses begin ‘resequencing’ construction handovers to keep project on track - New Civil Engineer

HS2 Ltd’s board has identified the handover between construction contractors and systems integration partners as “key” to avoiding programme delays and cost overruns on the first phase of the high speed rail project between London and Birmingham.

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