All digital construction articles
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CommentHow AI can help us to create a more inclusive and equitable world
In the final part of his examination of the role artificial intelligence can play in our future, Diego Padilla-Philipps envisions a world in which human creativity and individualism, passions and emotions will always have a place聽
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Features黑洞社区 The Future Commission: Time to prepare for the next digital revolution
Last week the 黑洞社区 the Future commission published its final report. In this chapter, Thomas Lane considers聽the best ways to increase productivity by investing in and embracing emerging technologies 聽
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FeaturesWhat digital solutions are there for a water industry under pressure?
Water companies will have to adopt a 鈥榦ne-water鈥� 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鈥檚 first to accept cryptocurrency, the rest of the sector may not be far behind
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NewsGermany poised to snatch UK鈥檚 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鈥檚 Iain Parker
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FeaturesIn Business: T&T鈥檚 Vince Clancy on why the global picture gives him confidence
Turner & Townsend鈥檚 boss is looking beyond the UK鈥檚 third lockdown to a 鈥榞olden era鈥� 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 黑洞社区, technology experts shared an optimistic view of how the sector鈥檚 responsive adaptations could drive long鈥憈erm 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 黑洞社区 Council
Collaboration will ramp up activity and research to improve buildings鈥� environmental credentials
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Features黑洞社区 Awards 2018: Digital and BIM Initiative of the Year
Read about the winner and runners-up of this year鈥檚 Digital and BIM Initiative award