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Placing AI Front and Center for Infrastructure Week
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MAY 17, 2024
By Andrew Anagnost, President & CEO, Autodesk Critical investment in infrastructure is top of mind for governments and businesses; however, to be successful in building for the future, we need to unlock the potential of AI. This past Monday marked the start of Infrastructure Week, which comes as investment in infrastructure is being prioritized for the first time in decades by both the government and the private sector.
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National Highways has no permits for road runoff pollution and fails environmental standards
New Civil Engineer
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National Highways and other highways authorities in England have no permits in place for managing the pollutants which are washed off their roads, according to a scathing report from Stormwater Shepherds and the CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management). The post National Highways has no permits for road runoff pollution and fails environmental standards appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
NHS chief reveals two-year pause on new Scottish hospital projects
Construction News
JANUARY 17, 2024
The Scottish Government has ruled out new hospital construction projects until 2026 at the earliest, a key figure has claimed. NHS Lothian finance director Craig Marriott said ministers north of the border had told local health chiefs that they would be waiting “at least” two… The post NHS chief reveals two-year pause on new Scottish hospital projects appeared first on Construction News.
The Art of Contingency Planning: Dealing with Unforeseen Costs
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A construction and engineering recruitment specialist says that an imminent skills shortage will “make 2007’s war for talent look like a water fight” Read Full Article: The Construction Index
How AI Can Increase Efficiencies in Construction
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MARCH 20, 2024
From enhanced standardization and project management platforms to automation options that increase speed and reduce costs, these new tools offer increased flow within offsite construction projects.
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Rivian reaffirms plans for $5B Georgia EV plant despite construction pause
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Final Grenfell Tower report delayed once again
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Mears gets £400m managing asylum seekers
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Housing maintenance contractor Mears Group turned over more than £1bn last year, with more than 40% of that coming from looking after asylum seekers.
Construction Supply Chain and the Baltimore Bridge Collapse
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