As the new year approaches, we’ve compiled the top 10 construction stories of 2022 as chosen by our readers
2022 was another rollercoaster year for the UK construction industry. Almost as soon as Covid-19 restrictions lifted, the industry, and the country as a whole, was hit by runaway inflation, a political and cost-of-living crisis, and the war in Ukraine.
Perhaps the most pressing issue of all has been the intensification of climate change impacts across the globe. From floods in Pakistan that inundated one third of the country, to Europe’s worst drought in living memory, climate change is surely the macro challenge for 2022 and no doubt our entire generation.
These challenges are a stark reminder that a sustainable built environment is no longer a nice-to-have but a must have.
On a positive note, 2022 has seen the advancement of approaches, polices, technologies and organisations that are shaping a sector fit for the future.
Perhaps most notably was the passing of the landmark Building Safety Act 2022 which is set to transform the way buildings are designed, constructed and operated in the UK. We also saw a continued drive toward modern methods of construction (MMC), digital transformation and a doubling down on net zero carbon commitments.
Linxon is building the infrastructure to power the world with carbon-free technology by offering turnkey solutions in the areas of substations for power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation. As a pioneer in the industry, Linxon has entered into an enterprise agreement with OpenSpace, the global leader in 360° reality capture, to bring the technology to…
St. Petersburg’s 400 Central construction crew has started using artificial intelligence to avoid mistakes in the construction process. Here’s how new tech accelerates long buildouts. In a matter of months, 400 Central Avenue, the site of St. Petersburg’s future tallest building, has gone from a ground-level foundation to a multi-story cement structure rising rapidly from…
OpenSpace introduced a new Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology product in June 2023 that aims to allow construction project teams to solve problems faster. With OpenSpace’s tools, field and virtual design and construction (VDC) teams are able to compare as-built conditions to design intent with use of a 360 degree reality capture and AI-powered analytics….
