HS2 has successfully adopted VERIFI, a digital concrete testing technology that will cut down carbon across multiple construction sites.
Category: Technology
An Engineer’s guide to SketchUp
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SketchUp is a 3D modelling software program that Civil Engineers use to create 3D models and visual designs for infrastructure projects.
An Engineer’s guide to Digital Twin Technology
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Digital twin technology is a virtual replica of systems or infrastructure that uses real-time data to monitor, analyse, and optimise projects.
Trimble and Mincon offer new drilling and piling solution for solar construction
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Integrating Trimble’s groundworks technology with Mincon’s solar drilling equipment will provide positioning accuracy for solar construction.
Topcon launches a new laser for easy digital layout navigation
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The LN-50 3D Laser launched by Topcon is intended to be an affordable and easy-to-use solution for digital layout navigation.
Ferrovial adopts stakeout robot and increases on-site productivity
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Ferrovial has adopted a stakeout robot to increase productivity and provide accurate topographic measurements in construction projects.
A Short History of Tunnel Boring Machines TBMs
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Tunnel boring machines, or TBMs are giant machines used to build tunnels. Today, we bring you a short history of their development and use.
What is BIM and how is it used in Civil Engineering?
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Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a digital process used to plan, construct, and manage civil engineering and construction projects.
GIS in Civil Engineering and Construction
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a tool that integrates geographical data to create maps for civil engineering & construction projects.
What Is Lean Construction?
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Lean construction simplifies and strips back the construction procedures to ensure the project is done quickly and at a lower cost.
Topcon introduces Aptix integration platform for heavy civil construction
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The Integration platform introduced by Topcon Positioning Systems, Aptix™ optimises how heavy civil construction projects are managed.
HS2 trials automotive design technology to drive down embedded carbon by 10%
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The automated design technology process designed by Altair Ltd will reduce HS2’s embedded carbon by up to 10% and shorter the design process.
