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Smarter buildings key to accelerating decarbonisation goals, according to Johnson Controls study 

As the world races to meet critical climate targets, new research from Johnson Controls, a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, and Forrester Consulting reveals some of the biggest opportunities and immediate needs for business leaders...

Google Cloud and Haboob partner to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s nationwide cyberdefence  

Haboob, a leading cybersecurity service provider owned by the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), has announced its partnership with Google Cloud to deliver Chronicle CyberShield to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This marks...

Rising above risks: How technology is revamping site security 

As the prevalence of theft proceeds to burden the construction industry, Alexis Potter, Managing Director, BauWatch UK, dives into the state of site security and how technology is strengthening construction sector against theft and damages.   As...

Nokia launches gigabit Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) solution for cable operators 

Nokia will be adding a MoCA Access solution to its Gigabit Connect portfolio, giving cable operators additional options for addressing customers in multi-dwelling units (MDUs) that are difficult to serve with fibre. Nokia is the first vendor to offer an...

New job management software helps UK tradespeople end paperwork chaos  

ToolTime, a new job management software solution for tradespeople, has launched in the UK to unlock efficiencies for UK SMEs and sole traders in the home services sector. Since its launch in Germany in 2018 and expansion into Austria earlier this year,...

New Launch Control app features enhance the US land-buying process  

Launch Control has announced a series of app features designed to change how land investors connect with prospective sellers. These enhancements, which include Quick Replies and Drip Automation, bring greater precision and efficiency to the land-buying...

The challenges and opportunities facing MMC and off-site construction 

A recent round-table event at Expo Sunderland, hosted by off-site building specialist Remagin, the event featured leading industry experts and thought leaders. Remagin – led by Scott Bibby, Country Manager UK and Ireland – wanted to explore what...

Martin Huber, CEO of Amrax 

Join us for an exclusive interview with Martin Huber, CEO of Amrax, a Salzburg-based 3D modelling company and discover how Amrax’s Metaroom app revolutionises spatial design in the business landscape.  Could you share the origin story of Amrax,...

Powering the future: An exclusive interview with Shi Ding Song, Business Development Director at Eaton Electrical  

In this exclusive interview, we speak to Shi Ding Song, Business Development Director, Eaton Electrical, about personal career growth and the current power management challenges faced by the built environment.  As the Business Development Director,...

Industry advancements in the relationship between energy and AI 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already transforming industries across the UK economy, and the energy sector is no exception. Daniel Burton, CEO of PropTech pioneer, Wondrwall Group, discusses how AI has the power to completely change how we balance and...

How can technology assist Building Control professionals in meeting the competence framework introduced by the HSE’s new Building Safety Regulator? 

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has recently unveiled its inaugural three-year strategic plan, marking a significant milestone in its mission to instigate positive cultural change within the building safety landscape in England. The strategy outlines a...

First 3D printed net zero energy home made in Los Angeles 

Students from Woodbury University School of Architecture, in collaboration with 3D builder Emergent and LiUNA (Laborers’ International Union of North America), have successfully completed Los Angeles’ first fully-permitted net zero energy 3D...