Planning & Design

Digital Twins: A new model for urban governance 

A vivid three-dimensional rendering of a bridge appeared on the intelligent monitor and evaluation platform at Beijing Yunlu Technology, pointing to key factors of bridge health. Real-time status, events, transportation navigation and traffic conditions...

The future of planning and design technology in the built environment sector   

Mark Norton, Digital Design Director at chapmanbdsp, reflects on the evolution of technology in planning and design over his 35-year career in the built environment sector. From the early adoption of Computer-Aided Design to the rise of Building Information...

Amrax and Ranplan partner to make wireless networks smarter through spatial design 

Amrax, a 3D modelling and spatial data capture company, has announced a strategic partnership with network planning solution provider Ranplan Wireless.   The collaboration will enable designers to use 3D modelling to create ultra efficient...

Getting to grips with the Biodiversity Net Gain DEFRA metric and the spatial risk multiplier 

With Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) recently coming into law, it’s important that developers and associated parties get to grips with some of the technical elements of the legislation to successfully work through planning. In this article, Ian Hambleton,...

Revolutionising urban spaces with technology: The future of car parks 

Ben Marchant, Chief Operating Officer at 3ti, explores how urban spaces are changing to integrating solar technologies into our public car parks, changing our transportation, environment and public spaces forever.  The UK has around 30,000 car parks...

Mergers to materials: Four companies working towards advanced fire safety 

From concrete solutions, programmes, company mergers and more. Discover four companies around the world, working towards the advancements shaping the Fire Stopping Materials industry, ensuring heightened safety standards in construction and beyond. ...

How can advancements in technology improve urban planning to create more inclusive communities for people with disabilities? 

I ask two experts how technology can support urban areas in enhancing their inclusivity and accessibility during the planning and design stage, beyond ticking legal boxes.   Accessible transportation  We have seen a slow adoption of...

Hilti’s BIM-driven integrated project solutions take construction project safety and productivity to the next level  

Hilti, a global leader in construction solutions, has recently put a spotlight on their BIM-driven Integrated Project Solutions (IPS), a comprehensive suite of services designed to optimise and simplify construction projects from MEP design, construction...

New Launch Control app features enhance the US land-buying process  

Launch Control has announced a series of app features designed to change how land investors connect with prospective sellers. These enhancements, which include Quick Replies and Drip Automation, bring greater precision and efficiency to the land-buying...

How a virtual view of design could help build a sustainable future 

Martin Huber, CEO and Co-founder of 3D modelling and spatial data company, Amrax, discusses how 3D visualisation can lead to more innovative and efficient building layouts.  November marked the first anniversary of the release of ChatGPT, an event...

Three Smart Cities that failed within five years of launch

In this article Steffan Black, a technology expert at ZenShield, delves into this phenomenon of some Smart City projects turning into virtual ghost towns after failing dramatically within five years of their launch, naming the three smart cities that...

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...