The future of humanity depends on how we build today

Infrastructure is the foundation of our civilisation. For the truth in that, just consider a life without infrastructure. A life without schools and hospitals. A life without heating, cooling and electric light. A life without treated water, roads and trains. Idyllic, sometimes, in our imagination.… The post The future of humanity depends on how we build today appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

We build things. Here are two ways we’re using AI now

Formerly a platoon commander and company executive officer with the 101st Airborne Division, Bryce Barnes is director of innovation at Nashville-based Hardaway Construction. Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a… The post We build things. Here are two ways we’re using AI now appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Parliamentary group launches new inquiry into housebuilding targets

The reformed All-Party Parliamentary Group for Excellence in the Built Environment (APPGEBE)  has announced a new inquiry into ‘How can we build 1.5m quality homes in this Parliament?’ The post Parliamentary group launches new inquiry into housebuilding targets appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

The next build: Rediscovering purpose beyond the tools

RMBA president Kieren Mallon says we spend a lifetime building for others — but our most important project is the life and legacy we build for ourselves. In my last article (Building Today March 2025), I spoke about reconnecting with our why — the deeper purpose behind what we build and why we build it. […] The post The next build: Rediscovering purpose beyond the tools appeared first on Building Today.

New Towns, new communities, new approach: The case for integrated delivery

New Towns present a huge opportunity but to avoid the mistakes of the past, we must rethink not only what we  build but how we build it, write Dr Deb Upadhyaya and Andrew Alsbury of AtkinsRéalis The post New Towns, new communities, new approach: The case for integrated delivery appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.