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As we start a new year, what innovative methods or technologies do you anticipate will have a significant impact on the construction industry in 2024?  

Predictions are hard, but industry leaders should not have to step into the new year oblivious to the trends ahead. Multiple sectors within the construction industry are growing in scale, priority and sophistication, therefore in this Editor’s...

Meridian Integration and El Paso Electric complete implementation of Oracle Energy and Water Customer Cloud Service 

El Paso Electric (EPE), in collaboration with Meridian Integration, has implemented Oracle Utilities Customer Cloud Services (CCS) to enhance various aspects of its operations in the energy sector.   This initiative aligns with EPE’s...

Software vulnerabilities are on the decline, according to Synopsys research 

Synopsys has published the 2023 Software Vulnerability Snapshot report revealing a decrease in the number of known vulnerabilities in software.   The data, analysed by Synopsys Cybersecurity Research Centre (CyRC), shows a significant decrease in...

Suffolk Technologies collaborates with Exodigo to improve built world projects 

Exodigo, the leading innovator in non-intrusive underground discovery, has announced its completion of Suffolk Technologies’ prestigious BOOST programme and the kickoff of its commercial engagement on several projects with the firm.  BOOST, named...

World’s first and largest tower crane receives recognition from 11 industry experts in technical appraisal 

The XGT15000-600S, the world’s largest tower crane with the biggest double-boom parallel combination that is jointly developed by XCMG Machinery (XCMG) and China Railway Major Bridge Engineering (MBEC), has recently been recognized by 11 leading...

Content Catalogue for Autodesk Docs subscribers coming soon 

Autodesk is set to launch the Content Catalogue for Autodesk Docs subscribers, a pivotal step in addressing data management challenges within architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AECO). The industry grapples with the complexities of...

IFC’s EDGE buildings and Gensler join forces to support decarbonisation and sustainable finance  

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and architectural design firm Gensler were delighted to announce a new collaboration to jointly expand low-carbon building certification and access to Green Finance at COP28.  The largest architecture and...

Arup to enable climate resilience in informal settlements as part of Roof Over Our Heads campaign 

Announced at COP28, global sustainable development consultancy, Arup, will support informal settlement dwellers with climate resilience, adaptation and infrastructure expertise. Continuing the firm’s longstanding commitment to help the most...

First big-scale commissioning of two Wattway photovoltaic cycle paths in the Netherlands  

Colas and BAM Royal Group, a Dutch construction company, has commissioned two cycle paths equipped with Wattway photovoltaic coating in the Netherlands to support the Dutch grid and enhance green energy efforts.   The project has a surface area of...

New review published on STEM clubs shows increasing aspirations for engineering and tech careers 

EngineeringUK has released a new report which brings together the available evidence on STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) clubs and their ability to increase students’ aspirations for engineering and technology careers.  This...

Oracle opens Colombia’s first hyperscale cloud region 

Oracle has announced the opening of an Oracle Cloud Region in Colombia in partnership with Claro, becoming the first major cloud provider to establish a public cloud region in the country. Claro is one of the host partners for the new Oracle Cloud...

Majid Al Futtaim and engazaat sign a solar power agreement at COP28  

Majid Al Futtaim, a leading shopping malls, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has signed a solar power agreement protocol at the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai with engazaat, the...