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With the global construction robotics market projected to surpass $7bn in size in the next six years, the Chartered Institute of Building (Hong Kong) will host the CIOB (HK) Conference 2021 with the theme “Smart Construction - Digital and...

EarthSense recently announced a partnership with leading UK data analytics professionals, Proximity Futures, as a Zephyr® sensor distributor. Proximity Futures will distribute Zephyr® air quality sensors for use by UK local authorities in their Internet of Things (IoT) networks. The...

Nokia announced it has signed a reseller agreement with ClearWorld, an alternative energy systems provider, to sell ClearWorld’s smart poles initially to U.S. cities and military bases as part of Nokia’s smart city solutions portfolio. Deployed in locations such...

Real estate company Suffolk has completed the construction of a multi-family, mixed-use building designed by Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects (LOHA) in western Los Angeles, US. Developed by CIM Group, the five-storey complex 1500 Granville has been constructed for the University of...

Autodesk, which provides software products for the architecture and construction sectors, has agreed to acquire Norwegian architect software developer Spacemaker for $240m in cash. Oslo-based Spacemaker facilitates early-stage design decision making for architects, urban designers, and real estate developers through...

A social impact business, incubated by property investment company DPN aims to set the global benchmark for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) with help from smart home automation specialists, ABB. Improved access to accommodation that meets the needs of people with...

Volvo Construction Equipment is boosting its compact excavator range in North America with two new short-swing models: the ECR50 and ECR58. The 5-ton ECR50 is a new entry for Volvo in North America, while the 6-ton ECR58 gains performance...