Skanska has announced a new supply chain framework which will see drone technology deployed on construction projects.

The programme comprises of three companies who will complete remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) based work on behalf of the contractor.

Each company, Resource Group, Skycap and Cambridge UAV, will provide different areas of specialist expertise concerning drone technology.

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Thomas Faulkner, Executive Vice President at Skanska UK, said: "We have invested consistently in digital engineering over many years in order to improve how we work and the services we provide to our customers.

"Embracing the use of drone technology enables us to create new insights – facilitating more effective ways of planning and delivering projects."

Malcolm Stagg, Director of BIM & Digital Engineering, added: "RPAS can deliver data that is significantly more advanced and detailed than is possible through traditional methods.

"It's a key component in Skanska's overall digital engineering strategy that can help us to undertake work and collect data much more quickly and effectively."

(LM/CD)