The construction sector’s productivity challenges are well known. The advent of the Internet of Things—part of the Fourth Industrial Revolution—could see the industry’s processes and resulting buildings become more efficient.
Current economic conditions appear likely to squeeze the construction sector harder than ever. But many firms are adopting lean construction methods to offer customers better value, create more efficient workflows and eradicate waste.
Technology has the potential to eliminate redundant work and streamline mundane-yet-critical tasks, easing the burden on construction firms as they face a possible challenging economy ahead.
Chris Gorse, professor of construction engineering and management at Loughborough University, talks about how construction can be more sustainable
Technology has the potential to eliminate redundant work and streamline mundane-yet-critical tasks, easing the burden on construction firms as they face a possible challenging economy ahead.
While the private sector has been using Bluebeam for several years, the public sector is now getting in on the act. Here’s how the city of Henderson, Nevada, is using the technology.
Bluebeam can help those delivering public sector projects in the same way as those working on private schemes. Here’s how.
Construction companies are using technology to reduce their impact on the environment.
The reluctance to implement digital transformation comes down to a lack of trust in data.
Remote working could leave people feeling disconnected. However, technology may be able to help.
There is much focus on transforming existing construction processes with technology. For MMC, software solutions are built in from the start.
Many businesses in construction have found that remote working can be successful
Accurately estimating construction costs is essential to determining the financial viability of your project at hand and overall business survival. With plenty of tools, books and resources available to support, here are a few places to start.
