Best Use of Technology

Automated Architecture
Robotic micro-factories

With the construction industry being impacted by a growing skills shortage, automation provides a means to speed up project times and reduce costs. New building prefabrication techniques help to overcome this shortage by taking a lot of the arduous and potentially dangerous tasks out of building work, thus making many construction jobs more attractive.What AUAR is successfully achieving with ABB Robotics is a compelling vision made real for the future of the construction industry, enabling developers, builders, and associated workers to make high-quality sustainable homes more affordable and widely available to address the needs of communities and the environment.

Changemaker 3D
Water industry printfrastructure

Award-winning ChangeMaker 3D, in partnership with United Utilities, Manchester Metropolitan University, and Scottish Water, developed the ‘Water Industry Printfrastructure.’ Funded 90% by Ofwat’s Innovation Fund, this project boosts innovation in the water sector.United Utilities hosted the first 3D concrete Printfrastructure hub at a live wastewater site. Using CM3D’s patented designs, assets like manhole rings and CSO chambers were printed in hours, not days. Mobile robots and low-carbon materials power the process. Scottish Water installed the first printed manhole ring and CSO chamber in Scotland, showcasing the future of sustainable water infrastructure.

CLM Fireproofing
Firestopping information Management (FiM)

CLM Consultancy: Transforming Fire Safety with FiM (Firestopping Information Management).CLM Consultancy is redefining fireproofing through cutting-edge BIM integration, ensuring unmatched compliance, efficiency, and cost certainty. Our digital infrastructure accelerates modelling by 65%, reduces costly reworks by 35%, and achieves up to 95% cost predictability - setting a new industry standard. By embedding fire safety at the earliest project stages, we empower architects, developers, and Tier 1 contractors to eliminate late-stage risks.More than an advancement, this is a revolution. One that’s making construction smarter, safer, and future-proof.We’re not just meeting industry demands, we’re shaping its future.

Eave
Eaveolution — Transforming construction health & safety through innovative technology

Eave stands out by delivering real-time occupational health and safety data with the Eaveolution range—AirWarden, NoiseWarden, ToolWarden, and HealthWatch—empowering managers with real-time exposure data and predictive insights. This led to a 30% reduction in noise exposure incidents at the Beckton Depot project, while also strengthening client relationships and driving supply chain collaboration. By seamlessly integrating advanced sensors, Eave fosters safer, more efficient construction practices, transforming traditional risk management into proactive, data-driven decision-making. This success demonstrates Eave’s commitment to industry-leading innovation.

FYLD and Colas
Transforming safety & efficiency: AI-powered digital revolution

Recognised as the #3 AI Startup in the UK (2025), FYLD is redefining digital transformation in construction. Partnering with Colas, FYLD has shifted safety management from reactive paperwork to real-time, AI-driven risk mitigation. A key 2024 learning was the power of instant, data-driven intervention, enabling proactive hazard resolution. Colas is actively sharing these insights through training, leadership briefings, and an industry case study, promoting AI-powered safety solutions across the sector. This collaboration sets a new standard for safety excellence, enhancing efficiency, compliance, and risk prevention in high-risk environments.

GBE Services London
AI optimisation in construction

GBE Services London is pioneering AI and automation to optimize MEP design, project coordination, and engineering workflows. In 2024, we invested in state-of-the-art AI modeling VR tools , cutting design time significantly, while VR-powered coordination enhances stakeholder engagement and reduces costly rework. AI-driven document analysis is saving vital ours per contract review, improving risk management and decision-making. In 2025, we are developing an AI automation tool to handle repetitive engineering tasks. By embedding AI and machine learning across all stages of construction, GBE is engineering the future of digital construction, making us the clear frontrunner for this

P. Flannery Plant Hire, Spillard and Xwatch
Safety revolution

The Collaboration Group has revolutionised construction safety with ground-breaking innovations on the M6 Smart Motorway upgrade. By integrating HFR and 3D Avoidance technology, we’ve created a dynamic, AI-driven safety system that prevents machinery from entering high-risk zones and detects pedestrians/operators in real time. The game-changing 360-degree high-definition system enhances operator awareness, eliminating blind spots, while the Xwatch Laser Curtain introduces virtual safety barriers, providing instant alerts for hazards. These pioneering solutions, including GPS-enabled machine control, automate safety and precision, setting a new industry standard and transforming how high-risk infrastructure projects are executed.

Qflow and Morgan Sindall Infrastructure
AI-driven carbon excellence: Transforming sustainability with QFlow at Surrey Quays

At Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, we believe better data leads to better decisions. By introducing Qflow at Surrey Quays, we automated carbon tracking, replacing manual processes with real-time, AI-powered insights.This led to a 52% carbon reduction (1,162.67 tCO2e saved), improved compliance tracking, and faster, more informed decision-making. The success of Qflow has transformed how we measure carbon, align teams, and drive sustainability—setting a new standard for data-driven construction.This isn’t just a one-off success—it’s a blueprint for the future. We’re excited to scale this approach across more projects and drive industry-wide change.

Selwood
SelTank by Selwood — Smart storage for smarter water management

Selwood’s SelTank is an advanced wastewater management system designed to reduce pollution through intelligent automation, modular scalability, and real-time telemetry. Equipped with a PLC-driven control system, it enables full automation, remote monitoring, and adaptive response to overflow events. SelTank captures excess wastewater during heavy rainfall, preventing spills and allowing safe processing once conditions improve. Successfully trialed with Southern Water, it prevented multiple spills, improved site resilience, and informed long-term environmental strategies. SelTank is setting new industry standards, helping water companies proactively manage wastewater and protect the environment through cutting-edge technology.

Skanska UK
Skanska GeoPlan: The Geospatial construction sequencing tool

Integrating the “what”, “where” and “when”, Skanska GIS and Planning teams created Skanska GeoPlan. This Geospatial Construction Sequencing tool integrates our methodology with geospatial data to visually communicate construction sequences; empowering cross-disciplinary collaboration, reducing programme revisions and boosting productivity. An accessible, easy-to-use solution that is dynamic and reactive to programme change, engaging the delivery team for safe project delivery. Its innovative integration of tools showcases potential for wider industry application, setting a new standard in project management with significant time and cost savings – truly delivery the “wow” factor in digital construction.

Skyway Canada
Skytrax ecotech

Skytrax is the most innovative digital project management solution available today. The application empowers us internally to increase productivity, efficiency, and safety, while promoting transparency and greater project control for all our clients. Through the easy to use client portal, direct 4D collaboration is at the fingertips of all stakeholders with its compatibility on all mobile platforms . Ultimately, the utilization of Skytrax will enhance future predictability, build a culture of transparency to allow for proper cost controls, and drive continuous improvement.