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Implementing Technological Innovations to Improve Estates Operations in Healthcare

Emerging technologies continue to transform the construction sector. AI, robotics, 3D printing and drones are all examples of technology driving ...

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Spring Statement 2025: A Balancing Act for the Built Environment Sector

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ 2025 Spring Statement on March 26th built on the foundations laid in her Autumn budget, focusing on ...

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How Circular Economy Principles Can Transform Construction Supply Chains

The circular economy is increasingly seen, within the built environment sector, as the preferred alternative to a linear economy, in ...

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Designing for Wellness: The impact of innovative hospital construction design on patient experience

Innovative hospital design is central to modern healthcare. When designing hospitals, architects, designers and contractors are now focused on patient-centred ...

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New Centre for Construction Best Practice Launches to Bridge Industry-Academia Gap and Tackle Sector Challenges

A new Centre for Construction Best Practice (CCBP) has officially launched with a mission to bridge the longstanding gap between ...

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Why acoustic engineering enhances the experience and wellbeing of building occupants

According to research carried out by Mordor Intelligence, the UK 3D printing market in 2024 is valued at $0.66 billion ...

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Lifecycle assessment (LCA) for the circular economy

Lifecycle assessment (LCA) is a systematic approach that enhances understanding of sustainability performance and its potential improvement and facilitates a ...

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Artificial intelligence and machine learning in construction: buzzwords or the future?

The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is a relentless topic of debate for industries with ingrained ...

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The impact of robotic automation on the construction sector

The global construction robots market size is estimated to be around £300 million in 2024, and is expected to reach ...

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