Scotland’s planning system in line for £35m digital overhaul
Scotland’s planning system is to be digitally transformed with a ‘next generation’ smart gateway that will track applications in realtime and revolutionise the way citizens and business engage with the…
Scotland’s planning system in line for £35m digital overhaul
Scotland’s planning system is to be digitally transformed with a ‘next generation’ smart gateway that will track applications in realtime and revolutionise the way citizens and business engage with the…
Scottish Futures Trust looks to boost BIM uptake across school building programme
The Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has launched a new Standard Information Management Plan (SIMP) which will enhance infrastructure delivery and performance within the Scottish government’s Learning Estate Investment Programme. The…
Scottish Futures Trust looks to boost BIM uptake across school building programme
The Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has launched a new Standard Information Management Plan (SIMP) which will enhance infrastructure delivery and performance within the Scottish government’s Learning Estate Investment Programme. The…
New technology transforms how Scotland’s historic buildings are managed, maintained and repaired
A new software tool, which allows surveys and fabric inspections of traditional buildings to be carried out digitally, has been developed by Historic Environment Scotland (HES), The University of Edinburgh…
Making the most of Scotland’s public buildings
Our infrastructure supports our communities, public services, wellbeing and economic growth. It encompasses all assets that enable the delivery of public services, including schools, hospitals, transport, digital connectivity and housing….
Private: Building with vision
Digital technology is helping make better, safer, greener buildings. How far has Scotland still to go on that journey? The construction world is being reshaped by digital technology. Greater understanding of…
Sensors to be deployed within University of Strathclyde buildings in bid to reduce energy consumption
A Glasgow PropTech company is working with academics to develop an Internet of Things (IoT) solution to cut down energy use and improve the maintenance of buildings. Arbnco is working…
Translucent, truthful information
In simple terms, reality capture devices are instruments which capture real world data through imagery and pointclouds. This data is then utilised within CAD/BIM software to create an exact digital…
‘Our mission: to guarantee customers receive flawless documentation every time’
Construction companies face increasing pressure to provide a plethora of handover documentation which meets their legal and contractual requirements, often turning to professional consultants such as Dunfermline-based Riddell PM, for…