HS2 Ltd has picked six UK start-ups to help it with rail systems and future maintenance.

The Digital Construction Awards attracted 165 entries this year, 84 of which have been shortlisted. Here, we detail the shortlisted entries for Digital Construction Project of the Year, sponsored by Revizto.

Laminar Projects’ approach to digital transformation for the Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial and BAM Nuttall joint venture (EKFB) working on HS2 Phase 1 was a compelling winner of the Best Use of Data on a Project at the Digital Construction Awards 2023. We speak to the Laminar team to find out more about their work and what happens next.

HS2 Ltd has approved the roll-out of digital concrete testing following a successful trial with its main works contractor Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV).

The Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial and BAM Nuttall joint venture (EKFB JV) and UK Caterpillar distributor Finning are using a smart plant approach on HS2 earthworks to save £25m.

Laminar Projects has revealed how it developed a bespoke solution to help the Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial and BAM Nuttall joint venture (EKFB JV) overcome its data challenges on HS2.

The Skanska Costain Strabag joint venture (SCS JV) is using ALICE Technologies’ optioneering software on its HS2 contract.

Kier, Aecom, the new Everton stadium and Big Ben lead the field of nominees for the Digital Construction Awards 2023.

Carbon accounting, gravity sensors that can identify underground hazards and hyper-local weather forecasting are among the latest innovations to join HS2 Ltd’s Innovation Accelerator programme.

A round-up of BIM and digital construction stories that you might have missed in the past week.

Lynch Plant Hire used technology and engagement with its staff to meet targets set by the Skanska Costain Strabag JV on HS2, and thus secured victory in the Delivering Net Zero with Digital Innovation category, sponsored by Zero, at the Digital Construction Awards last night (12 July).

The Balfour Beatty Vinci joint venture on the Midlands section of HS2 is saving money and has removed 800 working at risk days after successfully rolling out Esri UK’s drone flight management and image processing software.

A round-up of BIM and digital construction stories that you might have missed in the past seven days.

The combination of virtual reality and the project’s digital twin could lead to HS2 maintenance engineers solving real world problems virtually.

The Align joint venture of Bouygues/Sir Robert McAlpine/Volker Fitzpatrick is using the AI construction sequencing platform from ALICE Technologies on its HS2 contract.

Digital and BIM strategies, futurism, the past and unexpected apprenticeships caught your attention in 2021.

HS2 and the Align joint venture of Bouygues, Sir Robert McAlpine and Volker Fitzpatrick are testing fibre optic technology to detect minute ground movements in embankments and cuttings, and thus help prevent land slips.

Carbon reduction tracking and site safety technology developers are among the latest to join HS2 Ltd’s Innovation Accelerator programme.