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How technology can advance modular construction
Modular construction can play a role in the industry becoming more sustainable, and tech can turbocharge this process, says Eva Carranza, Hexagon’s Global Director ESG & Sustainability
Rapid tech adoption and optimism at heart of global construction
KPMG survey reveals sector’s increased takeup of robotic process automation, virtual reality, project management information systems (PIMS), drones, smart sensors and AI
Interview, Bentley Systems: how to transform construction
Rich Humphrey from Bentley Systems tells Andy Brown how construction can take its next step on the tech journey
International Construction launches daily industry newsletter
High-quality analysis and insight on the global industry
Largest 3D printing project sees further growth
The 3D printing project in Kenya has seen 10 new houses in 10 weeks
New report reveals real extent of construction’s lack of efficiency
Less than half of construction sites worked on in a week, according to new data 
A history of machine control: part one
The major milestones of machine control are examined 
Volvo CE’s new safety system
Automatic braking feature for wheeled loaders to support operators
Only 24% of firms sharing project data externally
New research shows that more data is being shared internally but external numbers low
‘Record’ carbon output for buildings and construction
CO2 produced by construction and buildings hit a record-high in 2021 
Tech award for Grand Egyptian Museum
Use of BIM recognised on what will be largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to one civilisation
3D printing: New tech being used to build in Africa
Holcim subsidiary 14Trees is the first firm to use 3D printing to build schools and affordable housing in countries across Africa
What will the cities of the future look like?
The world’s biggest cities will be located in different areas than today and will also look considerably different 
Besix uses topographic robot on tower project
Robot technology is used on Mohammed VI Tower in Morocco
New solution for 3D printing
A new construction method has been developed by Cemex and Cobod that reduces construction costs and time
Africa’s largest 3D-printed housing project
3D-printed housing can address “infrastructure gap”
‘Tipping point’ for digital infrastructure
The building of data centres in the future needs to be ‘greener’ and more agile, says new report
3D printing projects for Africa
HafargeHolcim and CDC Group joint venture to employ new technology on large-scale housing and school projects
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