A round-up of BIM and digital construction stories that you might have missed in the past seven days.

The combination of virtual reality and the project’s digital twin could lead to HS2 maintenance engineers solving real world problems virtually.

The Align joint venture of Bouygues/Sir Robert McAlpine/Volker Fitzpatrick is using the AI construction sequencing platform from ALICE Technologies on its HS2 contract.

Digital and BIM strategies, futurism, the past and unexpected apprenticeships caught your attention in 2021.

HS2 and the Align joint venture of Bouygues, Sir Robert McAlpine and Volker Fitzpatrick are testing fibre optic technology to detect minute ground movements in embankments and cuttings, and thus help prevent land slips.

Carbon reduction tracking and site safety technology developers are among the latest to join HS2 Ltd’s Innovation Accelerator programme.

The Skanska, Costain and Strabag (SCS) joint venture working on HS2 is using Zutec software.

HS2 Ltd London tunnels contractor SCS JV (Skanska Costain Strabag joint venture) says 3D printing technology will reduce disruption to commuters during building works as well as mitigating environmental impact.