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Leading infrastructure group Kier integrates Microsoft 365 Copilot into its everyday working

Leading infrastructure group Kier integrates Microsoft 365 Copilot...

From browsing to experiencing, Meridian Realty adds AI visualisation to listings

From browsing to experiencing, Meridian Realty adds AI...

Alto puts an AI analyst inside every agency

Alto, a popular CRM software for estate and letting agents, has...

Alto, a popular CRM software for estate and letting agents, has launched Alto IQ – an AI analyst built directly into Alto. Instead of b...

Alto, a popular CRM software for estate and letting agents, has launched Alto IQ – an AI analyst built directly into Alto. Instead of building a report to find something out, agents ask a question and get an instant answer, complete with a plain English explanation of w...

19 May 2026

Engineering trust-first AI systems – Beyond the EU AI Act

The EU AI Act’s high-risk system obligations must be...

The EU AI Act’s high-risk system obligations must be applauded. However, the act only sets minimum, floor-level standards. Michael...

The EU AI Act’s high-risk system obligations must be applauded. However, the act only sets minimum, floor-level standards. Michael Eichsteadt, VP of Engineering, iManage, advocates the notion of practical AI, making the undeniable business case for this technology. He...

14 May 2026

The hidden barrier to AI adoption in GCC construction

Digital construction and smart cities are at the centre of many GCC...

Digital construction and smart cities are at the centre of many GCC countries plans, yet many projects fail to move beyond pilots....

Digital construction and smart cities are at the centre of many GCC countries plans, yet many projects fail to move beyond pilots. Ibrahim Imam, CEO and Co-founder of PlanRadar, explores how fragmented documentation, inconsistent workflows and unstructured project data remain...

23 April 2026
Automation
Leica RTC series sets the new benchmark in scanning accuracy and productivity

Leica RTC series sets the new benchmark in scanning accuracy and...

Five ways digital tools are improving quality control in real estate delivery

Five ways digital tools are improving quality control in real...

Tilbury Douglas was the first contractor to launch a...

Tilbury Douglas, a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering...

Tilbury Douglas, a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out business, has become the first tier one contractor to...

Tilbury Douglas, a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out business, has become the first tier one contractor to deploy a humanoid robot on a live construction site, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and productivity improvement. The robot, named...

4 June 2026

Fragmented planning risks slowing new towns delivery,...

Autodesk has highlighted the need for a more connected, digital...

Autodesk has highlighted the need for a more connected, digital approach to planning, as new analysis suggests the UK could significantly...

Autodesk has highlighted the need for a more connected, digital approach to planning, as new analysis suggests the UK could significantly improve the delivery of new towns and major housing developments. The findings come as the government confirms plans for seven new towns...

31 March 2026

The growing role of real-time analytics and automation in...

More than 2.6 million fatalities occur annually due to work-related...

More than 2.6 million fatalities occur annually due to work-related causes, many linked to hazards that were present but not interpreted...

More than 2.6 million fatalities occur annually due to work-related causes, many linked to hazards that were present but not interpreted early enough. Gary Ng, CEO of viAct, discusses the growing role of automation and real-time analytics in preventing workplace incidents....

26 March 2026
BIM
Partnership to develop an innovative 3D-printed residential community

Partnership to develop an innovative 3D-printed residential...

Australia’s digital construction boom has created a new battleground

Australia’s digital construction boom has created a new b...

South Africa’s construction risk has changed – the ind...

Recent building collapses in South Africa have exposed deeper...

Recent building collapses in South Africa have exposed deeper systemic risks in the construction sector, shifting the focus from...

Recent building collapses in South Africa have exposed deeper systemic risks in the construction sector, shifting the focus from compliance to accountability and execution. Morag Evans, CEO of Databuild, explores why improving visibility, coordination and decision-making...

7 April 2026

What to watch for in construction this year

South Africa’s construction sector faces rising costs, infrastructure c...

South Africa’s construction sector faces rising costs, infrastructure challenges and slow project delivery despite its potential to drive g...

South Africa’s construction sector faces rising costs, infrastructure challenges and slow project delivery despite its potential to drive growth and jobs. Morag Evans, CEO of Databuild, explores the key barriers holding the industry back and what needs to change to unlock new o...

10 March 2026

Nemetschek and Saudi Facility Management Association sign...

Nemetschek Arabia, part of the Nemetschek Group, a leading software...

Nemetschek Arabia, part of the Nemetschek Group, a leading software provider for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and...

Nemetschek Arabia, part of the Nemetschek Group, a leading software provider for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AEC/O) industry, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Facility Management Association (SFMA) to...

24 February 2026
Cloud
Khadamat selects MRI Software to support cloud-based FM operations across the UAE

Khadamat selects MRI Software to support cloud-based FM operations...

Siemens unveils next-gen fire safety protection, paving the way for autonomous buildings

Siemens unveils next-gen fire safety protection, paving the way for...

Sansiri transforms home buying and ownership in Thailand...

Sansiri, one of Thailand’s leading real estate developers, is t...

Sansiri, one of Thailand’s leading real estate developers, is transforming how people buy and own homes with Generative Artificial I...

Sansiri, one of Thailand’s leading real estate developers, is transforming how people buy and own homes with Generative Artificial Intelligence on AWS. By deploying the country’s first large-scale Generative AI solutions in real estate, Sansiri has accelerated customer res...

7 January 2026

ZWSOFT launch strengthens cloud-connected CAD for...

ZWSOFT, a global provider of CAD solutions, has launched ZWCAD 365...

ZWSOFT, a global provider of CAD solutions, has launched ZWCAD 365 in the UAE, introducing a cloud-connected CAD collaboration platform...

ZWSOFT, a global provider of CAD solutions, has launched ZWCAD 365 in the UAE, introducing a cloud-connected CAD collaboration platform designed to help construction, architecture and engineering teams manage design updates with greater speed and clarity. The UAE construction...

11 December 2025

Partner Robotics raises Series A funding to deploy robots...

Partner Robotics has raised an eight-figure RMB sum in a Series A...

Partner Robotics has raised an eight-figure RMB sum in a Series A funding round led by China Growth Capital, with participation from...

Partner Robotics has raised an eight-figure RMB sum in a Series A funding round led by China Growth Capital, with participation from existing investors Cowin Capital and Redpoint China Ventures. Index Capital served as the financial advisor. Including its angel round completed...

13 November 2025
Green
Six construction choices that can make buildings more heat-resilient

Six construction choices that can make buildings more...

Sustainability is central to primary school project

Sustainability is central to primary school project

South Africa’s energy transition depends on an AI-ready c...

South Africa’s energy transition is placing new demands on the c...

South Africa’s energy transition is placing new demands on the construction sector, writes Maureen Phiri, Director at Oxyon People S...

South Africa’s energy transition is placing new demands on the construction sector, writes Maureen Phiri, Director at Oxyon People Solutions. As the country expands its grid, integrates renewable energy and modernises infrastructure, construction companies are moving beyond t...

21 May 2026

EIB lends €250 million to KONE for next-generation e...

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €250 million to F...

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €250 million to Finnish elevator and escalator company KONE to accelerate research, d...

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €250 million to Finnish elevator and escalator company KONE to accelerate research, development and innovation in advanced building mobility technologies. The financing will support the development of next-generation elevators, e...

28 April 2026

Small UK construction businesses drive sustainability in...

UK construction SMEs are strengthening their commitment to...

UK construction SMEs are strengthening their commitment to sustainability despite wider uncertainty, with many embedding greener...

UK construction SMEs are strengthening their commitment to sustainability despite wider uncertainty, with many embedding greener practices into their business strategies. New research from Novuna Business Finance highlights how small firms are balancing environmental...

2 April 2026
Network
Hitachi Rail and Sumitomo Corporation awarded contract for MRT Jakarta Project Phase 2

Hitachi Rail and Sumitomo Corporation awarded contract for MRT...

Trackunit’s new solutions for digital inspections and branded fleet portals

Trackunit’s new solutions for digital inspections and branded ...

Zuper and Vonage reimagine network connectivity for...

Zuper, an AI operating system for the trades and Vonage, part of...

Zuper, an AI operating system for the trades and Vonage, part of Ericsson, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to...

Zuper, an AI operating system for the trades and Vonage, part of Ericsson, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on integrating Vonage’s network APIs into the Zuper platform. The collaboration will provide Zuper with early access to Vonage n...

3 March 2026

Hitachi and Tobu Railway launch a co-creation initiative...

Hitachi and Tobu Railway have entered into a strategic partnership to...

Hitachi and Tobu Railway have entered into a strategic partnership to deliver Hitachi’s HMAX, a next-generation digital asset management p...

Hitachi and Tobu Railway have entered into a strategic partnership to deliver Hitachi’s HMAX, a next-generation digital asset management platform, on Tobu Railway’s trains. The co-creation will focus on advancing the Digital Transformation of rolling stock maintenance, with key...

12 November 2025

How AI is transforming the materials industry 

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the way new materials are...

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the way new materials are discovered, tested and deployed. The latest insights from IDTechEx reveal...

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the way new materials are discovered, tested and deployed. The latest insights from IDTechEx reveal how materials informatics is driving innovation across industries while setting the stage for a more data-driven, collaborative future.  ...

2 October 2025
Security
Aon report finds digital infrastructure is redefining construction insurance risk as investment accelerates

Aon report finds digital infrastructure is redefining construction...

Cash trapped in silos and document gaps at over half of large construction firms

Cash trapped in silos and document gaps at over half of large...

Veyco and Entrust deliver the first integrated QES for UK...

Entrust, a global leader in trusted identity-centric security...

Entrust, a global leader in trusted identity-centric security solutions, and Veyco, a property fraud protection company, have announced a...

Entrust, a global leader in trusted identity-centric security solutions, and Veyco, a property fraud protection company, have announced a partnership that brings fully digital and secure document signing to the property market. The integrated solution combines ETSI TS 119...

24 March 2026

UK connect partners with ShelterZoom to elevate cyber and...

UK Connect, a fast-growing technology partner to the construction and...

UK Connect, a fast-growing technology partner to the construction and defence industries, has announced a new partnership with pioneering...

UK Connect, a fast-growing technology partner to the construction and defence industries, has announced a new partnership with pioneering cybersecurity SaaS provider ShelterZoom. ShelterZoom’s Blockchain-powered tokenisation platform secures files to prevent data loss, leaks a...

6 January 2026

Birmingham City University invests in smarter campus

North, a leading provider of smart technology solutions, has been...

North, a leading provider of smart technology solutions, has been awarded a million-pound contract to deliver a smart access control system...

North, a leading provider of smart technology solutions, has been awarded a million-pound contract to deliver a smart access control system at Birmingham City University (BCU). The £1m initial investment represents the university’s first step towards becoming a smarter campus, en...

10 December 2025

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