Singapore enacts Covid-19 statutory reliefs for construction sector.

Singapore has introduced a variety of legal reliefs and mechanisms to support businesses in the construction and other sectors as they manage the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Construction workers urged to stay COVID smart outside work.

Construction workers have been reminded by Housing Minister Kevin Stewart to stay "COVID smart" in their social lives and when travelling to and from jobs....

Putting safety at the heart of all construction projects.

At the IET, we believe fire and building safety is at the heart of all construction projects. People's lives depend on getting this right and we are keen to work...

Construction take up of wearable technology on the rise.

Wearable technology, such as smart helmets and smart watches, is increasingly being adopted by the usually traditional construction industry, as it looks...

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...

Digitally building up the construction industry.

The construction industry is well known for its resistance to change and has fallen well behind other industries in recent years. This year, however, the Covid-19 pandemic has forced historically...

AI software to help construction industry reduce embodied carbon.

Computer scientists at the University of the West of England are developing software that uses AI to help construction companies reduce the amount of embodied carbon in their projects....

Smart tool project receives £1.5m funding to lower building carbon.

EcRoFit has been awarded £1.5m to provide a new tool for assessing energy efficiency and renewable energy use in domestic and non domestic buildings..

Benefits of Hydrodemolition for Noise Restricted Construction Sites.

Like the air we breathe, sound is an important, yet often overlooked, part of our daily lives. Just as air quality and its effects on health have become an important part of the safety conversation...

New Skills Centre Will Benefit South Wales Construction Industry.

A recent survey by RICS revealed that a shortage of labour is a significant obstacle to the potential growth of the Welsh construction industry. Looking to provide...