Technology
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Donaldson Timber Systems has formalised its partnership with HebHomes nationwide. Sigma II closed panels are supporting architect-designed homes on technically challenging sites.
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Select is expanding Xwatch safety technology across its newest fleet. Around 30 JCB machines are receiving movement-limiting and lifting-safety systems.
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Reds10 has launched a residential development arm for affordable housing. Its first live scheme with Raven Housing Trust uses industrialised construction on a constrained Surrey brownfield site.
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Volvo CE has redesigned its L30 and L35 compact loaders. New frames improve equipment mounting, service access, and operator entry.
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H E Services has deployed its first battery-electric delivery lorry. The DAF XD will transport plant from the company’s Strood depot.
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Foundation works are underway at Broadford’s new £21m school campus. Closed-panel timber construction is being used to reduce island delivery pressures.
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Ordnance Survey marks a year operating the underground asset register. Coverage now exceeds 3.2 million kilometres across more than 400 asset owners.
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Willmott Dixon has completed Staffordshire University’s £100m student village project. Offsite light-gauge steel framing delivered six residential superstructures in 32 weeks.
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Scotland will require EIAs for data centres above 50MW capacity. The direction takes effect on 17 September and formalises environmental scrutiny for major proposals.
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Autodesk is extending Forma across more construction and design workflows. Civil 3D connectivity, bidding, field tools, and AI features broaden the cloud platform’s role.