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UK Government announces that new developments will need to deliver for people and nature 

New housing, commercial and infrastructure developments are set to be ‘nature positive’ from November onwards, the government has announced the plans, backed by £16 million of funding for Local Planning Authorities, and guidance to support...

BT launches multi-million-pound NB-IoT network to support UK Smart Cities

BT has launched its new multi-million-pound NB-IoT network, which is set to pave the way for more UK Smart Cities and industries – with the network covering 97% of the UK population. Expected UK outdoor population coverage based on licensed spectrum...

Findable launches AI building documentation solutions to the UK 

Findable, which automates building documentation using Artificial Intelligence (AI), has arrived in the UK to solve building document chaos, using AI to read and automatically sort over one million documents for its customers to date. Building documentation...

Pixie Dust Technologies announces the joint development of Rebar Inspection System 

Pixie Dust Technologies, a Japanese technology company focused on commercialising innovative products and materials utilising proprietary wave control technology, has announced the joint development of the Rebar Inspection System, a technology that captures...

Symetri launches Naviate Zero, advancing sustainable building design with innovative, green technology 

Symetri, part of Addnode Group, and a leading global provider of design and engineering technology solutions and consultancy services, has announced the launch of Naviate Zero, a specialised solution to enhance sustainability and energy efficiency for the...

New study reveals the UK local authorities with the highest number of new builds 

A new study by 24housing.co.uk reveals that Stratford-on-Avon had the most completed new builds in the UK from 2020 to 2023.  The study examined building completion rates in various local authorities across the UK between 2020 and 2023 and compared...

UK Government proposes streamlined process for heat pump installations 

The government has made proposals to eliminate planning obstacles for heat pump installations in the UK.   If these proposals are given the green light, it’s anticipated that heat pump sales will soar, thanks to the simplification of...

Midday sun at the touch of a button 

At ETH Zurich, there is a room where the sun shines at the touch of a button; one hour it’s noon in the Sahara, the next it’s January in Berlin. Researchers use it to test newly developed building systems, components and materials.  ...

Honeywell and Atlanta Hawks partner to help improve building sustainability efforts at State Farm Arena 

Honeywell has announced that it has become the Official Sustainable Building Technology Partner for the Atlanta Hawks and the award-winning State Farm Arena. As part of this multi-year deal, Honeywell will implement a series of high-tech upgrades to State...

Genetec: Physical security is ‘speeding towards the cloud’

The adoption of cloud for physical security is accelerating after a decade of gradual progress, the Genetec Global Press Summit 2024 heard. Presenting Genetec’s State of Physical Security 2024 report, Andrew Elvish, Vice President Marketing, Genetec,...

Genetec ‘redefines the possibilities’ for cloud-based physical security

A new chapter opens in the technology evolution of the physical security industry as Genetec introduces enterprise-grade, unified SaaS solution. Genetec, a leading global technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations and business...

Hilti’s BIM-driven integrated project solutions take construction project safety and productivity to the next level  

Hilti, a global leader in construction solutions, has recently put a spotlight on their BIM-driven Integrated Project Solutions (IPS), a comprehensive suite of services designed to optimise and simplify construction projects from MEP design, construction...