All Digital construction articles
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Ask not what the next government can do for construction
ÌýConstruction must up its game and be a true partner to the next administration, says Paul Ruddick of Reds10
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Evidence-based, human-centred augmented intelligence: how to flip the design paradigm upside down
Artificial intelligence is enablingÌýus to design and build the optimal building from the outset, saysÌýDiego Padilla-Philipps. This means we can add value, improve performance and reduce the costÌý
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AI is going to transform the construction industry – are you ready?
Artificial intelligence is already a significant presence in our lives and the transformation ofÌýour world is only going to get faster. We therefore need to learn and adapt to stay relevant, saysÌýDiego Padilla-Philipps
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How digital twins are cutting carbon emissions for the Ministry of Justice
Digital twins have the potential to operate buildings more efficiently than traditional facilities management systems. The MoJ is trialling the technology at its Five Wells prison and the early indications are looking good
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CLC to take the lead on new platform playbook
This will be the next iteration of the Construction Innovation Hub’s product platform rulebook
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Connecting people with data brings control to your business
Digital transformation is a journey many contractors have been embarking on and their investments are paying dividends, writes Brandon Oliveri-O’Connor, Procore’s head of region, EMEA
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Industry transformation is complex and needs to be treated as such
MMC has taken a kicking since the House of Lords’ committee report,Ìýbut the bigger picture is far more nuanced with plenty of examples of positive innovation, writes Trudi Sully
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Not just a buzz word: The critical role of cross-party collaboration
The construction industry is facing an abundance of changes to rules and regulations – early engagement and supply chain collaboration is the only way to navigate these changes, writes Nigel Morrey, technical director at Siniat
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ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV The Future Commission: Time to prepare for the next digital revolution
Last week the ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV the Future commission published its final report. In this chapter, Thomas Lane considersÌýthe best ways to increase productivity by investing in and embracing emerging technologies Ìý
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Why investing in digital awareness and skills of employees is crucial
Now more than ever, businesses need to invest in the digital awareness and skills of their staff as much as in the technology they introduce, writes Maria Hudson of Zutec
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How can the UK make the most of the data centre boom?
Demand for data, and a surge in AI, means changing needs and rapid growth for the data centre sector. Is the UK set up to take full advantage, asks Scott Smyth Founder & CEO of Soben
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Getting value from construction software
Industry experts gathered to discuss the importance of software in construction and how best to use it, at a recent roundtable hosted by ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV and software company Bluebeam
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It’s time for SMEs to invest in construction software – their survival depends on it
The cost-of-living crisis and volatility in interest rates is taking its toll on the construction industry. Nowhere is this more apparent than at the SME level. In March 2023, insolvencies in construction represented 18% of all companies that failed. It is the worst performing month that the ...
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Assessing the ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Safety Act's new product safety regime
Does the ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Safety Act adequately address theÌýissues around construction product regulation?
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Procurement update: a guide to housing joint ventures
A slowdown in the for-sale housing market has resulted in a surge of interest in partnership models aimed at delivering affordable housing
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Are you underestimating (and undermining) the value of your estimators?
Without the right digital tools, estimators cannot fully leverage their cost-saving capabilities and will continue to be hamstrung heroes as well as unsung ones, writes Simon Herod
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Digital construction: are we nearly there yet?
Many industries are using data to gain new market insights and become more responsive, efficient and provide better service. What will itÌýtake for construction to catch up?
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The life and death story behind construction’s would-be AI revolutionary
ALICE technologies boss René Morkos talks about his background in engineering, living in war-torn Lebanon and post-invasion Afghanistan and his AI ambitions