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Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies are the answer to construction’s problems.

Many countries have established overarching commitments to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net zero, and organisations are becoming increasingly subject to specific requirements to reduce emissions.

With an impressive surge in advancement over the past 18 months, the artificial intelligence (AI) market is on track to reach a staggering £9.87bn by the end of this year, with an expected growth rate of 15.17% between 2023 and 2030.

Aecom decarbonisation director Chris Landsburgh has been named the Institution of Civil Engineer’s (ICE’s) first Chartered Infrastructure Engineer (CIE) and says the new title broadens the institution’s umbrella to give specialists in the field deserved recognition and a professional home.

October saw a flurry of senior appointments around the civil engineering sector at the likes of the National Infrastructure Commission, EKFB and Pick Everard.

Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS) recently won the ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Leader award at New Civil Engineer’s NCE Awards 2023, recognising our long-standing focus on sustainability and the impact of our SustainableFuture strategy.

Steel tubes are often chosen in construction and a variety of civil engineer applications, as they excel in producing structures that are not only lighter but also more durable than their timber counterparts. This inherent strength also allows for a reduction in the number of support pillars and frameworks necessary…

The past few years have brought tough times to the construction industry. A combination of high interest rates and inflation drove borrowing costs upwards, wedging contractors into a tight corner.

Researchers from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) have created a new form of concrete using waste foundry sand, which can be used to make products suitable for lighter load applications.

Global engineering company Ayesa has revealed its forward strategy after its subsidiary ByrneLooby rebranded to Ayesa on 19 October, concluding an 18-month integration.