Atkins, Cardiff University and Network Rail have developed a digital twin of Reading station in a bid to cut emissions and improve its energy performance.

Clients, the government and the wider change debate were all highlighted as key to the increased adoption of information management by expert panellists at the opening session of the Digital Construction Summit 2021.

Network Rail has been working with Atkins’ digital team to keep vegetation off the rails, reducing the need for the workforce to undertake on-foot inspections in the hazardous live railway environment. Denise Chevin reports.

Atkins has been given the green light to start building the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) for the Geospatial Commission.

Atkins’ parent SNC-Lavalin plans to open technology hubs in London, Montreal and Bangalore this autumn.