All Digital construction articles – Page 2
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Features
Way to go – still scratching the surface of AI
Continuing our series looking at artificial intelligence in construction, Thomas Lane asks how machine learning might evolve to benefit the industry
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Comment
AI in construction: the good, the bad and the in-between
Advances in artificial intelligence are happening at a giddying pace – are you managing to keep up?
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Margins of error – how to work with an AI system that is not always right
In the second part of our series looking at AI in construction, Thomas Lane examines the downsides of artificial intelligence
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What does artificial intelligence mean for construction?
This is AI Week and to kick off a four-part series we look at firms developing their own machine learning tools
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News
‘Lack of vision’ holding back faster adoption of AI tools, RICS says
Survey finds ‘inertia’ of construction bosses and caution over committing investment is preventing uptake
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Features
Modular without the factory: Modulous’ plan to turn offsite building on its head
After a tricky year for MMC, one start-up claims its asset-light business model will help it succeed where others have failed. As part of the Building the Future Commission, we had a sneak peak at Modulous’ TESSA software before its launch
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Lack of trust and transparency - the root of all evil in construction
Trust and transparency have long been nothing more than buzzwords but failing to address these is fuelling so many of the issues we face as an industry, says Lukas Olbrich, chief executive of Sablono.
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Data security in construction
Industry experts gathered to discuss data security in construction and how to achieve it, at a recent roundtable hosted by Building and Bluebeam
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Smart building tech is not just essential – it’s affordable, too
All project teams are being challenged by inflation but it would be a huge mistake to cancel innovations such as smart office technology, says Guy Windsor-Lewis
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MMC and the Future Homes Standard
Industry experts discussed how modern methods of construction can help the industry achieve the Future Homes Standard, at a rountable hosted by Building and Rockwool
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Innovation as a pathway to growth
How Milestone Infrastructure uses Procore’s data solutions to streamline its highways operations while growing its business
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Using tech to drive a more sustainable building industry
With organisations moving to reduce their environmental impacts in the wake of rapidly rising costs and increasing climate related events, technology holds the key
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Is artificial intelligence the answer to HS2’s rising cost problem?
As inflation bites, HS2 has been told to find savings. Could artificial intelligence be the cost-cutting ace up the project’s sleeve?
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Comment
How intelligent operations and maintenance is unlocking new value for asset owners
Gareth Vest and Neil Walker explore the importance of a data-driven approach to O&M
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How to best use data for building safety
Culture, training, and technology key in implementing the Building Safety Act and maintaining a standardised approach to construction projects
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Features
In conversation with… René Morkos, CEO and founder, ALICE Technologies
WATCH: Building speaks to ALICE Technologies founder and CEO René Morkos all about the business, what AI can do for construction and what’s to come next
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News
Is delivering the ‘golden thread’ actually achievable?
Sablono chief executive Lukas Olbrich explains how to comply with the Building Safety Act on today’s large and complex construction projects
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Features
Procurement update: applying the enterprise model to infrastructure
To deliver the UK’s ambitious and complex infrastructure investment programme, the way forward lies in integrated teams and enterprise-based delivery
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Comment
AI systems and injury liability
As AI takes on more of the decision-making processes in construction, what party is liable in the event of a health and safety breach?
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Comment
Net zero and culture change high on the agenda at next month’s UK Construction Week
Nathan Garnett, UKCW show director, previews the UK’s largest event for the built environment which comes to the NEC this autumn