It’s demanding work but these assistants never need time off

Innovative digital technology means that “virtual assistants” can deliver any message, clearly and consistently 24/7, all year round - and language is no barrier.

Business travel “not under threat” and UK airports plan to expand

Business travel is not under “significant threat” either from the economic downturn or from the growth in technology, according to a new report, and several UK airports plan to expand.

Technology giant Amadeus issued a report challenging predictions that business travel is set for a major decline in the next decade because of the pressure of weak economic growth, improved technology and more expensive air travel.

Better protection for concrete coastal structures

State-of-the-art innovative sensors that will dramatically improve the ability to spot early-warning signs of corrosion in concrete have been developed in the United Kingdom.

Business benefits of London 2012 construction project

A major construction for the London 2012 Olympic Games & Paralympic Games has been described as a template for delivering large-scale building projects to the UK, helping to “secure a long-term economic legacy for UK plc”.

Non-stick coating for catheters reduces hospital infections

Innovative technology adopted by CamStent, a start-up company in the UK, can fight bacteria by using a polymer that is normally employed in the construction industry.