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Innovative use of robots and autonomous systems in construction
The construction industry is vital to Europe's economy, providing around 18 million direct jobs and contributing to about 9% of the EU's GDP. Its importance as a sector has prompted research into making it even more competitive.
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Avoiding Health-Related HR Issues in the Construction Industry
From an employee standpoint, few industries are more dangerous than construction. This hands-on sector comes with a number of hazards, including electricity, heights, and powerful machinery. However, despite the risky nature of construction sites, there are various ways that...
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The National Standards Body calls for a Standards Strategy to support the Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution
Standards provide agreed best practice to support UK industry, government and society to build back better, support green jobs and accelerate the UK’s path to Net Zero.
BSI, in its role as the UK National Standards Body, welcomes the government’s...
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DAMAC Properties logs 53 million safe man-hours on construction sites
DAMAC Properties has logged more than 53 million safe man-hours across its ongoing projects in Dubai during 2020, constructing effectively and safely despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
At its AYKON City project on Sheikh Zayed Road, along the...
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Immersive 4D technology to boost worksite safety on HS2
HS2 has joined forces with Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) and 3D Repo to boost worksite safety by implementing immersive 4D technology.
By harnessing the power of cloud-based technology, and combining it with unique hazard management technology, HS2 hopes to boost...
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AI software to help construction industry reduce embodied carbon
Computer scientists at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) are developing software that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help construction companies reduce the amount of embodied carbon in their projects.
UWE Bristol’s Big Data Laboratory is leading...
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UKGBC guidance to facilitate delivery of net-zero carbon buildings
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published new guidance which examines how current barriers to the delivery of net-zero carbon buildings can be overcome.
‘Unlocking the Delivery of Net Zero Carbon Buildings’ identifies a need for further research into...
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