01 / Introduction

The construction industry has experienced a testing few years. It has had to grapple with disrupted supply chains, uncertain pipelines, significant administrations and barriers to resourcing projects from overseas, all while improving the quality and sustainable attributes of buildings. This has encouraged a focus on how value can be added to projects to deliver them on time and on budget, while mitigating some of the inherent challenges in the industry – all of which is only possible through data-led delivery.

Traditionally, construction has lagged behind other industries, but progress is now visible. BIM and digital engineering are standard in design. Virtual reality headsets and flythroughs allow users to virtually visit sites before construction begins. Planning, project and cost management are advanced with cost modelling and real-time dashboards. On-site internet of things devices, sensors, drones, mobile apps and virtual reality are transforming monitoring and management. 

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