Octopus inspires new suction mechanism for robots
A new robotic suction cup which can grasp rough, curved and heavy stone, has been developed by scientists at the University of Bristol. The team, based at Bristol Robotics Laboratory, studied the...
View ArticleThe UK Innovation Corridor welcomes Willmott Dixon Construction as a...
The UK Innovation Corridor (UKIC), an economic region of global significance joining two of the country’s most productive cities, London and Cambridge, has announced that Willmott Dixon has agreed a...
View ArticleNew void former promises to save time and complexity
Traditional methods of erecting building structures often involve complex processes that can be labour intensive and time consuming. However, an innovative piece of apparatus designed and developed in...
View ArticleBe wary of Artificial Intelligence
It has been near on impossible to miss the introduction and growth of Artificial Intelligence in recent years. AI is now prevalent across all industries, construction included, says Parm Bhangal, CEO...
View ArticleWhy leading homebuilder companies have a responsibility to help secure supply...
Working with suppliers is an essential part of any business yet, an attack on even just a single supplier can compromise others in that same supply chain. Cyber threats increasingly target supply...
View ArticleBalfour Beatty introduces human recognition standards across UK projects
Balfour Beatty has become the first Tier One contractor to mandate human recognition cameras on certain items of plant and machinery across all its UK operations. According to the latest Work-related...
View ArticleClosing the digital divide
Some 312,000 rural homes and businesses are to get access to faster broadband in overhaul of old infrastructure as the Government embarks on a ‘renewed push’ to Project Gigabit. For the first time,...
View ArticleRevolutionizing Construction: The Latest Innovations for Quality and Efficiency
Explore the cutting-edge advancements transforming the construction industry in our comprehensive guide. From the durable balconies of Le, boasting 20% stronger aluminum alloys, to the eco-friendly and...
View Article‘Carbon-eating’ building materials research set to advance sustainable...
A team of scientists, led by Dr Mehreen Gul from Heriot-Watt University, are investigating the use of biochar as an innovative, low-carbon building material. The project will support interdisciplinary...
View ArticleKey Scottish construction achievements in 10 years
The construction industry is innovating each and every day. Scotland offers valuable insights globally, consistently exceeding expectations with its ambition and impact. This is why we want to...
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