Construction stories - Page 4
British firm IKAR Holdings appoints AI system to its board of directors
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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edutech
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power / energy
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ai
In a pioneering move, British firm IKAR Holdings has appointed an AI system, IKONIC, to its board of directors.
Digital technology set to empower Australian subcontractors
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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digital transformation
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rpa
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autodesk
The construction and engineering sectors are increasingly beginning to recognise the value of digital transformation and data-driven construction.
AVEVA and WorkPacks to boost the construction Industry
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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saas
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
AVEVA has announced a strategic partnership with WorkPacks to boost construction industry productivity, cost-efficiency and sustainability.
Chaos enhances Enscape for Mac to boost 3D visuals in architecture
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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it in manufacturing
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construction
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engineering
Chaos bolsters Enscape for Mac, enhancing real-time 3D visualisation tools for architects with links to Archicad and Vectorworks software.
TILTLABS expands into Geospatial Digital Twins for smart urban development
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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uc
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smart cities
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data analytics
TILTLABS set to reshape urban environments with Geospatial Digital Twins, offering sustainable, efficient, and data-driven urban spaces.
India-UK collaboration: AI park ignites future trade
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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partner programmes
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ai
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edge ai
India's Cabinet Minister underscores AI's pivotal role in boosting India-UK trade at a London summit with a new AI park.
Business leaders advocate for Men's mental health reforms at work
Mon, 9th Oct 2023
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hcm
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payroll systems
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construction
Business leaders and psychologists in Australia discuss the urgent need to improve men's mental health and challenge workplace stigmas.
Sparks revamps Innovation Studio with advanced tech for NZ businesses
Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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uc
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iot
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ai
Sparks rejuvenates its Innovation Studio with advanced tech, encouraging NZ firms to discover the scope of emerging technologies.
WesTrac and Palantir renew Australian partnership for 5 years
Fri, 4th Aug 2023
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partner programmes
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
The expanded partnership will initially focus on deploying Foundry across WesTrac’s component rebuild centres and to inventory management teams.
HammerTech expands in New Zealand, takes on UK and Ireland
Tue, 18th Jul 2023
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software
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construction
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business management platform
Australian construction software firm HammerTech will open offices in the UK and Ireland, and increase its presence in New Zealand.
Ransomware remains biggest risk factor as cyber crims exploit outages
Wed, 5th Jul 2023
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vpns
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advanced persistent threat protection
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construction
ReliaQuest's Annual Cyber Threat Report reveals top targeted sectors, most common attack techniques, and the ongoing ransomware threat.
KCS Group Europe appoints Jonathan Marimo as Head of Cyber & Information Security
Wed, 31st May 2023
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uc
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Jonathan Marimo has been appointed as the Head of Cyber and Information Security at the London-based intelligence firm KCS Group Europe.
Plan Radar gives pointers on construction data security
Thu, 18th May 2023
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firewalls
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devops
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phishing
It is easy for hackers to infiltrate construction data security systems through the internet or gain physical access via external contractors.
McLaren choose Cyber Security Associates as a provider
Fri, 24th Mar 2023
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siem
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soc
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partner programmes
McLaren Construction has appointed Cyber Security Associates to provide cybersecurity services amid the heightened risk of cyberattacks.
DECTA appoints industry veteran for UK growth strategy
Tue, 21st Mar 2023
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
DECTA has appointed industry veteran Scott Dawson to ramp up its strategy for UK growth and expand its regulated payment services.
IWD 2023: Encouraging the next generation of women into the tech industry
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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women in technology
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it industry
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construction
While women make up 51% of the population and half of the workforce, they account for just 16% of the Quantity Surveying profession.
Hitachi Vantara Names Sheila Rohra as Chief Business Strategy Officer
Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
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storage
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healthtech
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netapp
Sheila Rohra appointed as Chief Business Strategy Officer at Hitachi Vantara, responsible for creating transformative strategies and solutions for customers.
Data centres face escalating costs, says Turner & Townsend
Thu, 20th Oct 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
According to Turner and Townsend, data centre construction is facing inflation, delays in deliveries and competition for skilled labour from manufacturing.
Autodesk launches training provider programme in Australia
Tue, 18th Oct 2022
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partner programmes
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autodesk
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construction
The Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors' Association of Australia is the first organisation outside of North America to join the programme.
Johnson Controls signs framework agreement with Nozomi Networks
Tue, 30th Aug 2022
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iot security
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iot
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healthtech
Johnson Controls partners with Nozomi Networks for cybersecurity toolset in its building occupant experience platform, and joins $100m funding round.