Nov 23, 2018 | Technology and innovation
An upsurge in interest relating to Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) from the UK’s house building industry has played a key role in determining the NHBC Standards 2019, set to come into force on January 1. A renewed emphasis, particularly from the offsite...
Oct 18, 2018 | Technology and innovation
Pioneering work led by Highways England to transform journeys on the country’s busiest routes with innovative technology allowing vehicles and the roads to ‘talk’ to each other has been showcased to an international audience. A high-tech ‘corridor’ is being...
Sep 7, 2018 | Technology and innovation
Traffic managers are now able to control their variable message signs (VMS) with greater flexibility and speed, with a new app from VMS manufacturer and creator of intelligent transport system (ITS) products and integrated solutions, Bartco UK, and its sister company...
Jun 6, 2018 | Technology and innovation
Earlier this year, VolkerHighways launched their brand new Smart Cities initiative, ‘VolkerSmart Technologies’. Becoming a Smart City means digitally linking the local infrastructure, to benefit the communities who live and work within it. This requires upgrades to...
Apr 27, 2018 | Technology and innovation
Technology threatens the safety of employees in the workplace, claims the British Safety Council (BSC). In a recent report entitled Future Risk, the BSC has highlighted the potential risk that new technology and machinery will have on the UK workforce. The report,...
Apr 13, 2018 | Technology and innovation
Balfour Beatty has partnered with Class of your Own, Design Engineer Construct! (DEC!) to deliver practical training and advice to over 60 pupils studying at Harris Academy in Dundee. DEC! is an accredited learning programme developed to create and inspire the next...