Engineering

Globant announces the fifth edition of Women That Build Awards 

A digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions has announced the launch of the fifth edition of the Women that Build Awards, an annual recognition that promotes global visibility (Latin America, Europe,...

The impact of the BIM mandate in Dubai 

As BIM (Building Information Modelling) becomes mandatory in Dubai for certain buildings, BSI is highlighting the benefits of adopting Building Information Management (BIM) using internationally recognised best practices, such as the ISO 19650 standard, and...

Study finds that engineering and technology offers graduates strong employment prospects 

EngineeringUK has previewed the findings of a new report which reveals nearly three-quarters of graduates who studied engineering and technology (72.5%) were in paid work for an employer 15 months after graduation. This is higher than that for graduates...

AECOM to spearhead innovative design and supervision for Hong Kong’s San Tin Technopole I&T hub 

AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, has announced that a joint venture between AECOM and Halcrow China Limited, a Jacobs-owned company, has been selected by the Civil Engineering and Development Department of the HKSAR...

Symetri launches Naviate Zero, advancing sustainable building design with innovative, green technology 

Symetri, part of Addnode Group, and a leading global provider of design and engineering technology solutions and consultancy services, has announced the launch of Naviate Zero, a specialised solution to enhance sustainability and energy efficiency for the...

Content Catalogue for Autodesk Docs subscribers coming soon 

Autodesk is set to launch the Content Catalogue for Autodesk Docs subscribers, a pivotal step in addressing data management challenges within architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AECO). The industry grapples with the complexities of...

New review published on STEM clubs shows increasing aspirations for engineering and tech careers 

EngineeringUK has released a new report which brings together the available evidence on STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) clubs and their ability to increase students’ aspirations for engineering and technology careers.  This...

Amrax and Autodesk Construction Cloud partner to bring enhanced spatial design to construction 

Amrax, a pioneer in 3D modelling and spatial data capture, announced that Metaroom by Amrax has been integrated with Autodesk Construction Cloud, a portfolio of software and services that combines advanced technology, a builders’ network and...

Huawei’s new foundation upgrades aviation and rail industries 

In parallel with HUAWEI CONNECT 2023, Huawei’s Aviation & Rail BU held three global summits specifically oriented to the BU’s niche.  Huawei teamed up with Huitie Technology to develop the Smart Railway TFDS Solution, which uses the...

Leading ALEC into a new era: an interview with new CEO Barry Lewis

Barry Lewis, the newly appointed CEO of ALEC, an engineering and contracting subsidiary of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), provides insights into his motivation, growth strategies, commitment to core values, technological advancements and...

Decarbonising built environments 

Responsible for 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, the built environment’s emissions stem from manufacturing materials and building operations. Sebastian Peck, Managing Partner at KOMPAS VC, addresses decarbonising the industry with an emphasises...

HS2 training programme to help more women access construction careers 

HS2 is working with Women into Construction (WiC), an independent not-for-profit organisation, to help more women in the Midlands, UK, launch a career in the construction sector.  A new four-week bespoke training programme will combine two weeks of...