The new estimator: How AI validation is elevating the preconstruction role

Soon, AI will generate estimates. Estimators will validate them. The shift is closer than you think.

First 3D-printed electricity substation foundations exceed performance expectations

A series of laboratory and on‑site tests on 3D‑printed foundations intended for electrical substations have been completed, marking what has been described as the UK’s first validation of the technology for this application, NCE can reveal. The post First 3D-printed electricity substation foundations exceed performance expectations appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

PW’s open letter to Matthew Pennycook on unblocking Gateway 2 building control approval process

Below is the full letter sent by PW to housing minister Matthew Pennycook, calling for mandatory liaison through the pre-application and validation phases of the Gateway 2 building safety approval process. The post PW’s open letter to Matthew Pennycook on unblocking Gateway 2 building control approval process appeared first on Property Week.

Property Week urges Pennycook to unblock gateway 2 approval process

An open letter calls for a mandatory liaison phase between the BSR and the applicant some months prior to submission and continuing throughout validation. The post Property Week urges Pennycook to unblock gateway 2 approval process appeared first on Property Week.

How accessibility, clearance and data validation checks unlock project wins with BIM

Clash detection is just one part of what BIM can do. Discover how accessibility, clearance and data validation checks help teams build more inclusive, functional and reliable projects, and how Solibri makes it easy to get started. The post How accessibility, clearance and data validation checks unlock project wins with BIM appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.