Tag: Video
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The rules on video doorbells in the UK
Video doorbells have become a common sight on the front of homes with one in five Brits owners of one of these smart devices by 2022, according to research by Consumer Intelligence. But their ubiquity means it’s easy to ignore the fact that video doorbell rules govern their use in the UK. A smart doorbell…
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Video | Striking footage shows progress at Hinkley Point C
A new video shows Hinkley Point C’s progress as teams at the new nuclear power station get ready to lift the domed roof onto the second reactor building this summer. The footage shows that construction of Unit 1’s buildings is almost complete, as the installation of equipment advances inside. Meanwhile, the second unit, which was…
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Video | Timelapse of Skanska demolishing old Roxton Road Bridge
New footage shows the successful demolition of the Roxton Road Bridge as part of the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements scheme. Skanska subcontractor Armac deployed six excavators to carry out the work during a 48-hour closure of the A421. The process began with breaking out the deck from the centre outward, followed by…
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Video | Rotherham Markets demolition timelapse
New timelapse footage shows demolition contractor Demex demolishing the Guardian Centre buildings of the Rotherham Markets. Demex, appointed by main contractor Henry Boot Construction, also dismantled the iconic tensile fabric tent and its supporting metal structure. The next stage of the project will involve installing the steel frame for the new outdoor covered market and…
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Video | Taylor Woodrow trials AI-powered autonomous excavator
Phil Skegg, managing director of Taylor Woodrow, said: “Over the last 10 years our industry safety record has not improved, and our productivity has declined. As an industry, around 20% of the cost of what we build can be attributed to not getting it right the first time. View the original article and our Inspiration…
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Video | 3D model shows how HS2 used ‘reception can’ method for TBM breakthrough
A 3D model created using computer-generated imagery software shows how a 2,050-tonne tunnel boring machine (TBM) broke through into an underground reception can. This was then filled with foam concrete and the 4,217th concrete tunnel ring installed to complete the 8km stretch of Northolt Tunnel in London. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Comparing In-House vs. Outsourced Video Production Services
Video content is a powerful tool for engagement and brand awareness in digital marketing. Businesses must decide whether to produce videos in-house or outsource them. The in-house vs outsourced video production debate can confuse you. An in-house video team gives businesses more control and allows quick communication. Outsourcing provides expert skills and more flexibility. Understanding…
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Video | Drone footage shows progress of National Rehabilitation Centre
Newly released drone footage shows the last construction stages of the first NHS National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), which the Vinci Building and Sir Robert McAlpine IHP joint venture is building in Loughborough. The £105m centre is part of the New Hospital Programme aiming to modernise NHS buildings over several phases. It will have 70 beds…
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Video | HS2 lifts 850t tunnel boring machine using gantry crane
HS2 has removed a huge tunnel boring machine (TBM) after completing an 8km drive from West Ruislip to Green Park Way, West London. The TBM, named Sushila, weighs 850 tonnes and was lifted in one piece using a 750-tonne gantry crane. Its cuttterhead spans 9.48m in diameter. During its journey from October 2022 until December 2024,…
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Why Point & Click Video Games Still Hold Great Value
While they’re not produced in the volume they used to be, point and click adventure games once dominated space on the home computer. There have been many dozens of classic titles, and you can still play a good number of them today through platforms such as GOG and Steam. Some have even been ported to…