Technology Archives - Construction & Civil Engineering magazine https://ccemagazine.com/news/category/topics/technology/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:27:14 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://ccemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/10/cce-150x150.png Technology Archives - Construction & Civil Engineering magazine https://ccemagazine.com/news/category/topics/technology/ 32 32 Navigating payroll efficiency, technology, and compliance in construction firms https://ccemagazine.com/news/navigating-payroll-efficiency-technology-and-compliance-in-construction-firms/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:24:59 +0000 https://ccemagazine.com/?p=15467 The construction industry is no stranger to complexity, with ongoing regulatory changes, labour shortages, and rising costs shaping its landscape.

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]]> The construction industry is no stranger to complexity, with ongoing regulatory changes, labour shortages, and rising costs shaping its landscape. Payroll, once a routine administrative task, has evolved into a strategic function essential for efficiency, compliance, and financial stability. A recent survey by Intuit QuickBooks found that financial management is a widespread challenge…

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]]> How AI-driven information management helps mitigate the risks of climate change in construction https://ccemagazine.com/news/how-ai-driven-information-management-helps-mitigate-the-risks-of-climate-change-in-construction/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:19:13 +0000 https://ccemagazine.com/?p=15463 While there has been much focus on how the construction sector can decarbonise and reduce its contribution to climate change,

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]]> While there has been much focus on how the construction sector can decarbonise and reduce its contribution to climate change, not enough attention has been given to the physical risks a changing climate will bring to construction sites – and how to mitigate them. As global temperatures continue to rise, Britain is likely to experience warmer and wetter winters, as well as hotter and drier…

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]]> Ericsson and JLR Bring Industry 4.0 to Solihull Plant https://ccemagazine.com/news/ericsson-and-jlr-bring-industry-4-0-to-solihull-plant/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 11:34:00 +0000 https://ccemagazine.com/?p=15453 Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull plant has become a flagship example in the adoption of industry 4.0, thanks to its collaboration with Ericsson to install the UK’s first retrofit private 5G network in a vehicle assembly facility.

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]]> Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up-to-date with the latest construction and civil engineering news. Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull plant has become a flagship example in the adoption of industry 4.0, thanks to its collaboration with Ericsson to install the UK’s first retrofit private 5G network in a vehicle assembly facility. The integration of automation, data analytics…

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]]> Avoiding rework in capital construction   https://ccemagazine.com/news/avoiding-rework-in-capital-construction/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:11:00 +0000 https://ccemagazine.com/?p=15190 Explore how effective document control in capital construction can help minimize rework and enhance efficiency   Contractors pour nearly $180 billion

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]]> Contractors pour nearly $180 billion every year into rework and other avoidable tasks that fail to move work forward. Capital construction projects generate hundreds of thousands of documents that must be tagged, organized, distributed, reviewed, revised, approved, and handed off throughout the project timeline. Delayed approvals, lost documents, and project disputes drain valuable resources and…

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]]> Data-driven strategies to meet infrastructure demands in a growing world https://ccemagazine.com/news/data-driven-strategies-to-meet-infrastructure-demands-in-a-growing-world/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:41:36 +0000 https://ccemagazine.com/?p=14652 In late 2022, the world’s population reached a significant milestone of eight billion people, as reported by the UN. While

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]]> In late 2022, the world’s population reached a significant milestone of eight billion people, as reported by the UN. While this milestone hasn’t caused immediate changes to how the world lives and works, it prompts reflection on the future. Population growth is expected to continue, reaching 9.7 billion by 2050, though some forecasts predict a decline around 2100. Two population trends will…

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]]> Top 5 Benefits of Digital Twin Technology Revolutionising Construction https://ccemagazine.com/news/top-5-benefits-of-digital-twin-technology-revolutionising-construction/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:09:12 +0000 https://ccemagazine.com/?p=14563 Digital twin technology is transforming industries, and construction is no exception. But what is a digital twin? At its core, a digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical asset or system, such as a building, infrastructure, or equipment, which is dynamically updated with real-time data.

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]]> Digital twin technology is transforming industries, and construction is no exception. But what is a digital twin? At its core, a digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical asset or system, such as a building, infrastructure, or equipment, which is dynamically updated with real-time data. This powerful technology allows construction professionals to create a digital mirror of their projects…

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]]> From Sitex steel doors to technology-enabled security, discover Orbis Protect’s fascinating journey https://ccemagazine.com/news/from-sitex-steel-doors-to-technology-enabled-security-discover-orbis-protects-fascinating-journey/ Thu, 08 Aug 2024 09:44:55 +0000 https://ccemagazine.com/?p=14469 For over 40 years, Orbis Protect Ltd (Orbis) has been serving as the UK’s leading provider of essential vacant property

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]]> For over 40 years, Orbis Protect Ltd (Orbis) has been serving as the UK’s leading provider of essential vacant property services, site security and lone worker protection. Faithful to its mission, the company is committed to securing clients’ businesses and providing peace of mind to their employees. Additionally, it plays a vital role in maintaining service continuity and reducing the costs…

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]]> How HMF continues to stay ahead of industry trends  https://ccemagazine.com/news/how-hmf-continues-to-stay-ahead-of-industry-trends/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 07:30:57 +0000 https://ccemagazine.com/?p=14421 As HMF Group (HMF) approaches its 80th anniversary in 2024 there’s no hint of slowing down, with development and innovation

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]]> As HMF Group (HMF) approaches its 80th anniversary in 2024 there’s no hint of slowing down, with development and innovation remaining central pillars to the company’s strategies. The company is investing heavily in new technologies to help achieve these goals. It is doing so off the back of a successful 2023 which saw a 24 per cent increase in operating profit. As with any great success story it…

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]]> How AI is revolutionising the industry https://ccemagazine.com/news/how-ai-is-revolutionising-the-industry/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:16:14 +0000 https://ccemagazine.com/?p=14395 The global construction industry is on the cusp of a significant transformation. Driven by growth that saw generative AI in

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]]> The global construction industry is on the cusp of a significant transformation. Driven by growth that saw generative AI in the construction market balloon from $164 million in 2022 to $3.3 billion in 2023, artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to reshape the construction process from top to bottom. This surge in AI adoption is fuelled by the industry’s growing recognition of the technology’s…

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]]> Simplifying building asset management with standardisation https://ccemagazine.com/news/simplifying-building-asset-management-with-standardisation/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 14:48:42 +0000 https://ccemagazine.com/?p=14377 The typical goal for most commercial property developers and investors is to build a large portfolio. It’s a very lucrative

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]]> The typical goal for most commercial property developers and investors is to build a large portfolio. It’s a very lucrative goal, but it’s one that is inherently complex and challenging – particularly as the portfolio grows to incorporate a diverse group of buildings that are in various locations around the country. Each building will need routine management and site maintenance…

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