Construction must undergo systemic change to reap the benefits of technology

By Paul Ruddick 2025-07-25T06:00:00

Despite decades of technical advances and a revolution in technology, the benefits have not flowed through to improved productivity, says Paul Ruddick, chairman and founder of Reds10

The construction industry stands at a pivotal moment. As digital tools and automation reshape sectors across the economy, construction has a rare opportunity to reinvent itself—moving from fragmented, manual processes to scalable, industrialised systems.

But can the industry rise to this moment? To industrialise construction, the industry will need to undergo systemic change – starting with reform of the main contractor business model.

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