62% said their projects were “significantly affected” in the survey conducted for APM.

Mace Construct has pledged to become the UK’s most productive major contractor by 2030 after publishing research suggesting workforce turnover is costing the construction industry more than £1.3bn a year in lost productivity.

132 high-risk projects have been pushed out to departments and local authorities without central challenge and support

Autonomous robot “Mantis” fronts a new robotic system that claims to be able to “fix construction”.

For construction firms under pressure to deliver more with tighter resources, smarter digital tools are no longer optional – they’re essential.

Technology and AI’s role in helping to reduce errors on site and thus improve productivity is the focus of the second webinar announced for this year’s Digital Construction Summit.

Matt Paradise MCIOB, senior commercial manager at Laing O’Rourke, tells CIOB People how he hopes a case study at Hinkley Point C will help to improve productivity in construction

New digital surveillance technology is proving its worth in improving concrete quality assurance, as well as advancing safety and sustainability.

What are product platforms and why should construction embrace them? Mott MacDonald’s Ben Carlisle, author of a new report on the technology, explains.

The skills crisis threatens to undermine construction’s strong productivity performance, warns Pablo Cristi Worm.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and optioneering tools can help project teams reduce inefficiencies and improve productivity

Smart street lights that can charge electric vehicles (EVs) and boost wireless coverage will be rolled out by six local authorities across the UK, as part of a £4m pilot.

When it comes to productivity in construction, levels in both the UK and Ireland are falling behind other business sectors.

San Francisco-based tech firm Fieldwire was bought by Hilti to help address the built environment’s productivity problem. Hamish Champ finds out how it works.

The built environment could play a significant role in rebalancing the economy across UK regions – but there are challenges ahead for policymakers and industry.

The construction industry continues to struggle with productivity. Bringing innovation and thinking out of the box might help overcoming the challenge, writes Andy Stamps.

Thibaud Lefebvre, Hilti’s GB vice-president, tells Hamish Champ how his company’s smart tools can help the industry slash time-wasting and work more sustainably.

What lessons can we learn about previous economic downturns? Kris Hudson examines how the construction industry may be affected.