All digital construction articles
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FeaturesBuilding The Future Commission: Time to prepare for the next digital revolution
Last week the Building the Future commission published its final report. In this chapter, Thomas Lane considers the best ways to increase productivity by investing in and embracing emerging technologies
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FeaturesWhat digital solutions are there for a water industry under pressure?
Water companies will have to adopt a ‘one-water’ strategy if they are to overcome the complex challenges of water quality and availability, and data will be at the core
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CommentWe must use technology to attract new talent
The message that digital construction plays a key role in major projects is not being shared with the next generation, says Ibrahim Imam of PlanRadar
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FeaturesProductivity: Perspectives on digitalisation with Alinea, AHMM and Lendlease
To identify the opportunities and obstacles in the digitalisation process, Alinea asked a range of specialists for their perspectives
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CommentDigitisation of projects can ease pain of higher materials costs
Builders and contractors need to find ways of recuperating losses and minimising unnecessary material consumption
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CommentHow to get digital adoption right (first time)
Training your workforce well and engaging them with your plans for innovation is crucial
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CommentCryptocurrency could help construction reinvent itself
With one building firm becoming the UK’s first to accept cryptocurrency, the rest of the sector may not be far behind
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NewsGermany poised to snatch UK’s crown as European BIM leader
Percentage of German developers using the tech already outnumbering those in the UK
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CommentMaking the most of 2021
We have a chance to reboot the industry by embracing technology and focusing on doing simple things well, says Alinea’s Iain Parker
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FeaturesIn Business: T&T’s Vince Clancy on why the global picture gives him confidence
Turner & Townsend’s boss is looking beyond the UK’s third lockdown to a ‘golden era’ for construction
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NewsGleeds report shows industry turning to MMC to beat covid slowdown
Consultant says method helping speed up project delivery times
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FeaturesHow the pandemic is driving digital uptake
Construction is facing a difficult year, with covid-19 restrictions crippling site productivity. Yet at a webinar discussion hosted by Building, technology experts shared an optimistic view of how the sector’s responsive adaptations could drive long‑term improvement.
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NewsBuro Happold appoints new global technology director
Ex-WSP IT boss takes on new role at consultant
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NewsGovernment in talks to export smart construction know-how
Strategy to boost overseas trade in technologies such as BIM set to be unveiled in coming months
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FeaturesBreak through: how AI and machine learning could transform construction
Advances in AI and machine learning could be about to transform the construction sector, using techniques such as image recognition and analysis to reduce risk, prevent schedule overruns, and improve cost-effectiveness.
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NewsBRE signs partnership deal with US Green Building Council
Collaboration will ramp up activity and research to improve buildings’ environmental credentials
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FeaturesBuilding Awards 2018: Digital and BIM Initiative of the Year
Read about the winner and runners-up of this year’s Digital and BIM Initiative award
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NewsIncreasing number of firms want to be part of ‘the BIM club’
Benefits of the technology offset by worries about cost and use of staff time