Construction stories

VIRTUS Data Centres plans to build its first facility in Milan, which will support increasing demand for digital infrastructure across Europe.

Verde Group executives praised Acumatica's innovative AI and ERP advancements at the recent summit, citing enhanced customer value and effective sector-specific solutions.

Researchers at Seoul National University of Science and Technology have unveiled a hybrid machine learning model to enhance the safety and durability of construction materials.

Hertsmere Borough Council has approved DC01UK's plans for a vast data centre, set to be Europe's largest, with a £3.75 billion investment.

The global drone GIS mapping market is poised for significant expansion, fuelled by technological advancements and increasing demand across diverse industries.

Arcadis has adopted Autodesk Build to streamline site inspections in Australia, cutting reporting times by over 50% for major projects like Western Sydney Airport.

Sphere Drones has successfully delivered the innovative HubX unit to Aptella, enhancing automated drone capabilities across various sectors in Australia.

Trackunit and Cisco have teamed up to launch a solution aimed at cutting unplanned downtime in the construction industry, boosting productivity globally.

Miya McClain of Smartsheet highlights the importance of customer feedback in enhancing enterprise efficiency with new features like Collections and AI integration.

Net Essence has acquired Workshop IT, enhancing its IT services reach, supported by a loan from Growth Lending to fuel future growth.

Halter shines with a remarkable 1539% growth, leading the 2024 Deloitte Fast 50 index while expanding its reach across New Zealand, Australia, and the US.

Interactive has teamed up with Fletcher Building to enhance its network services, promoting efficiency and cost savings across the construction giant's operations.

Zoho reports a 19% rise in Australian customers and an 18% revenue increase, focusing on local partnerships and social responsibility initiatives.

Instant Products Group has launched a smart toilet technology that improves real-time monitoring of waste, enhancing sanitation and efficiency on various sites.

Sterling has unveiled Smart Builder, a new tool designed to simplify construction estimation for cost and carbon management, enhancing user efficiency.

EnerMech has appointed Chetan Bhat as Global CIO to lead its digital strategy, drawing on over 20 years of IT leadership experience.

Michael Freeman has been appointed as the Country Lead for Malaysia by construction consultancy Linesight, aiming to enhance growth in the booming sector.

Despite recognising AI's potential, Australian firms struggle with real-time data, a critical component for effective operations and future AI success.

Open ECX expands into new sectors, creating multiple roles as it seeks to enhance services for its growing clientele across various industries.

Kao Data has begun construction on a GBP £350 million data centre in Stockport, set to enhance Greater Manchester’s digital infrastructure by 2026.