Virtual reality From surveys and designs, to imagining how the finished article will look, virtual reality technology and augmented reality are in the process of making a huge difference to the construction industry. The immersive experience of these technologies will allow designers and clients to stand in a space and experience how it will be …
Housing As city boundaries grow and blur, with the surrounding sprawling urban neighbourhoods, the solution for encouraging city centre dwelling has been to build up instead of out. Apartment blocks are a trendy, secure and convenient option for city dwellers, and are often the logical step up for graduates moving from student housing and accommodation. …
Station to station Engineers can be involved in many aspects of the construction process, and in all types of projects, from structural buildings to highways, drainage and earthworks. Previously they used manual equipment, such as a theodolite (for setting out) and a level (for height and depth level readings), but these days it’s mostly digital …
