Opinion

RICS reports that the UK construction sector may show signs of improvement but is still generally weak.

RICS reports infrastructure is “strongest part of the UK construction market”

10 August 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

The latest UK Construction Monitor, published by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and covering the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, shows a firmer picture compared with the previous quarter, with the headline workloads […]

Trimble’s X9 is offered for sale a choice of three different licencing plans.

Software licences are one thing. Hardware licences are quite another!

30 July 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Charles Jennings Technical & Sales Director at Jennings & Cooke. Chartered Civil Engineering Surveyor, Geospatial Consultant, Remote Pilot,Technical Sales Specialist. … The surveying profession has largely accepted software subscriptions. We might not like them, but, […]

"We need to have the right people involved to make brave decisions on what is important and what is not."

The UK needs to change if productivity is to increase

15 July 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Peter Bierton Chief Executive Officer at Mainmark. Specialist in transforming and spearheading businesses within the construction, services, and engineering industries. … The UK construction industry must cut through the bureaucratic red tape to avoid falling […]

Temporary roadways can quickly be built up from mats that will withstand significant loads and high volumes of traffic.

Wetter winters and major infrastructure projects drive demand for temporary roadways

1 July 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Ross McDermott Managing Director at Spencer Quantum. Chartered Geologist and experienced SHE Advisor. … As more frequent and prolonged wet ground conditions continue to affect site access and construction programmes here in the UK, we […]

At GEO Business 2026, a panel of contributors to the Association for Geographic Information’s (AGI) Foresight 2030 Report discussed its conclusions.

Who Ate My Lunch? The AGI Foresight Report 2030 Six Months On

23 June 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Under the sub heading of ‘Opportunities & Challenges for Geospatial to 2030 – the countdown has started’, a panel consisting of contributors to the Association for Geographic Information’s (AGI) Foresight 2030 Report came together at […]

The Heat is On: UK’s Geothermal Revolution becomes a reality in Cornwall

27 February 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Eren Gunuc Geothermal energy expert, entrepreneur, and systems designer with over 15-years of experience in delivering innovative heat pump and deep geothermal solutions across Europe and the UK. Founder and Managing Director of the London […]

To understand the shift to data-driven workflows, imagine the project delivery process as an expedition to the summit of Mount Everest. The ultimate goal — the peak — is the final, verified, as-built model delivered to the owner.

Beyond the File: How Data-Driven Workflows Are Changing Engineering Delivery

25 February 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Hilmar Retief Principal Solutions Architect at Bentley Systems. Information Management and Digital Twin Evangelist. … For decades, the engineering and construction industry has mastered the art of digital delivery through structured, file-based workflows. The exchange […]

Autonomous Equipment Is Here. Construction’s Information Handoffs Aren’t Ready.

19 February 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Steve Smith Director of Partnerships at Bluebeam Passionate team builder with experience in partnerships; product management; P&L management; onboarding; training and motivating top talent; strategic account development; sales process improvement; channel development; and driving bottom-line […]

AI – a growing risk in Surveying

14 February 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Nina Young FCA Founder, The Surveying RoomThe independent free community for the UK surveying profession. Founder of Surveyors UK, a membership and independent communityfor the UK surveying profession. … Everyone is in a different place […]

Using geospatial technology procured through the Space Technology Solutions Market

11 February 2026 GeoCon News Comments Off

Esther Oluwajana Contract and Procurement Lead, Geospatial at the Government Digital Service Esther is a graduate of Northumbria University where she studied Psychology. she has been commercial lead for geospatial matters at the GDS since […]