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First companies verified by BSI to BIM scheme for the construction industry

From 2016, all government building and infrastructure projects in the UK will require level 2 BIM compliance. BSI, the business standards company today launches a verification scheme for PAS 1192-2 Information management for the capital/delivery phase of construction projects. BAM Construct UK Ltd and Skanska UK are the first two companies to be independently assessed by BSI and achieve verification.

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Future Aerial launches world’s first drone operations network

Future Aerial today announces the launch of its DON™ model, the world’s first Drone Operations Network. The operations model coupled with Future Drone Cloud™, its cloud based technology, enables any commercial business in any sector to commission multiple fleets of drones at any one time.

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Svantek launches wireless whole-body vibration meter & analyser in a seat pad

Svantek – specialist in occupational health and environmental noise and vibration monitoring instrumentation – has launched a wireless whole-body vibration exposure meter & analyser in a seat-pad. The innovative SV 100A automatically detects the operator and is capable of taking unattended whole-body measurements in line with ISO 8041 requirements.

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Sky Garden create outdoor space for students in London

Finsbury Park required a wide range of systems for this outdoor space to be used by university students in London. Sky Garden had to use all their experience and expertise to successfully bring the components together to create this beautiful finished project.

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Industry leaders unite with ICE to fund exhibition and learning centre

Seven leading contractors and consultants have joined forces with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) to help fund a new state-of-the-art engineering exhibition and learning centre to help inspire the next generation of engineers and demonstrate the diverse career opportunities available to young people.

The exhibition and learning centre, which will open in 2016 at ICE’s London headquarters, forms part of ICE’s ‘Shaping the World’ appeal – an international campaign which brings together the greatest civil engineering minds across the globe to help alleviate the effects of major future challenges. The Shaping the World appeal  is funding other projects including a resilience lecture series and a report to be presented to the Hong Kong government exploring low carbon living for a high density environment beyond 2030.  Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal is Patron of the appeal.

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