News BIM in brief 01.02.22: HS2 seeks more innovators A round-up of BIM and digital construction stories that you might have missed in the past seven days.
News HS2 outlines it VR vision: real problems solved virtually The combination of virtual reality and the project’s digital twin could lead to HS2 maintenance engineers solving real world problems virtually.
News Bouygues/McAlpine JV tests HS2 sequencing with AI tool 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.
News Behind the headlines in 2021: the devil in BIM’s detail Digital and BIM strategies, futurism, the past and unexpected apprenticeships caught your attention in 2021.
Technology HS2 tests fibre optic tech to detect ground movement 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.
News Carbon reduction and site safety tech next on HS2’s innovation list Carbon reduction tracking and site safety technology developers are among the latest to join HS2 Ltd’s Innovation Accelerator programme.
News Skanska Costain Strabag JV adopts Zutec software on HS2 The Skanska, Costain and Strabag (SCS) joint venture working on HS2 is using Zutec software.
Technology 3D printing on HS2 will reduce disruption to commuters 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.