Making the most of AI and data in construction
AI promises to transform construction, but turning potential into productivity requires culture change and collaboration too. A roundtable held by Building and sponsored by Procore explored how AI and digital tools can move beyond hype to deliver real value on site
Building better new towns: how to turn a bold housing vision into lasting, liveable communities
A recent roundtable, hosted in partnership with Ridge, explored the delivery challenges presented by the government’s new towns programme. Mary Richardson reports
Key requirements explored for Built Environment Systems Review as infrastructure pipeline demands new approach
A roundtable discussion has explored key requirements for the Built Environment Systems Review, which will establish performance baselines and recommend practical steps for industry change to tackle net zero, resilience and productivity challenges across the UK’s £540bn infrastructure pipeline
Tackling infrastructure gaps and overcoming investment delays in the North-east
Industry experts from the North-east gathered last month to brainstorm how the region can pull together to upgrade its infrastructure
Unpacking the ongoing impact of the Building Safety Act on housing and construction in the Midlands
A Building the Future Think Tank roundtable addressed how housebuilding and construction in the Midlands are meeting the challenges of the Building Safety Act
Data centres as critical national infrastructure: Are we doing enough to get them connected?
A roundtable hosted by Building and JSM Group Serviceslooked at the challenges of providing adequate energy connections for the UK’s data centres
Building for growth: how can the sector make the most of investment in the Oxford-Cambridge arc?
Our Building the Future Think Tank regional roundtable last month focused on the opportunities presented by the Oxford-Cambridge Arc
Tackling the challenges in Building Safety Act compliance
A recent roundtable, hosted in partnership with construction software company Procore, explored the challenges the Building Safety Act has created and the solutions industry needs to be compliant. Jordan Marshall reports
Building Wales’ future: Industry leaders charted path for growth and innovation
Our Building the Future Think Tank, in partnership with Constructing Excellence Wales, hosted a regional roundtable in Wales. The discussions explored what the sector needs to both be resilient and create communities that are moving forward
How can digital and technological tools help boost the retrofit and refurbishment agenda?
A virtual roundtable hosted by Building and Bluebeam addressed how emerging technologies and multidisciplinary collaboration can drive forward retrofit