Opinion UK just dropped scores of major projects from central control. Here’s why that’s not good 132 high-risk projects have been pushed out to departments and local authorities without central challenge and support
Video Video | Latest robotic system pledging to ‘fix construction’ raises $25m Autonomous robot “Mantis” fronts a new robotic system that claims to be able to “fix construction”.
Opinion Investing in technology: the key to unlocking UK construction productivity For construction firms under pressure to deliver more with tighter resources, smarter digital tools are no longer optional – they’re essential.
Digital Construction The key to onsite productivity: eliminate the errors 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.
People Nuclear lessons: empowered leaders raise construction productivity 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
Technical Precision pouring: how digital surveillance boosts concrete quality New digital surveillance technology is proving its worth in improving concrete quality assurance, as well as advancing safety and sustainability.
Opinion How product platforms can transform construction What are product platforms and why should construction embrace them? Mott MacDonald’s Ben Carlisle, author of a new report on the technology, explains.
Opinion Data shows construction struggles with new talent The skills crisis threatens to undermine construction’s strong productivity performance, warns Pablo Cristi Worm.
People Can AI help alleviate construction’s skills shortage? Artificial intelligence (AI) and optioneering tools can help project teams reduce inefficiencies and improve productivity
Digital Construction Smart cities plan means smart street lights 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.
Partner Content Getting productivity where it needs to be in UK and Irish construction When it comes to productivity in construction, levels in both the UK and Ireland are falling behind other business sectors.
Partner Content Fieldwire puts a spring in construction’s productivity step 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.
Technical How can construction help deliver ‘levelling up’? The built environment could play a significant role in rebalancing the economy across UK regions – but there are challenges ahead for policymakers and industry.
Opinion How to increase productivity by being bold The construction industry continues to struggle with productivity. Bringing innovation and thinking out of the box might help overcoming the challenge, writes Andy Stamps.
Partner Content Powering productivity with Hilti’s smart tools 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.
Opinion How past recessions affected construction What lessons can we learn about previous economic downturns? Kris Hudson examines how the construction industry may be affected.
Digital Construction Space Agency-backed project aims to use satellite data to protect utilities Geospatial technology specialist MGISS and two northern utility providers have launched a project to use satellite data to detect risks posed to utility services by new building developments.
Opinion A focus on the long term will help construction through this recession As output growth continues to slow and borrowing costs rise, the challenge for the industry must be on finding ways of improving productivity, says Kris Hudson.
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