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What to expect from AI in construction in 2025
Artificial intelligence is here to stay and, as its capabilities evolve, we will be able to deliver more sustainable, efficient and cost-effective projects, writes WSP’s Diego Padilla-Philipps
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How 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 placeÂ
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¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ The Future Commission: Time to prepare for the next digital revolution
Last week the ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ the Future commission published its final report. In this chapter, Thomas Lane considers the best ways to increase productivity by investing in and embracing emerging technologies Â
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What digital solutions are there for a water industry under pressure?
Water companies will have to adopt a ‘one-water’ 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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We 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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Productivity: 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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Digitisation 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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How 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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Costain raids Microsoft for new chief digital officer
Matthew Hyman will start from December
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Cryptocurrency could help construction reinvent itself
With one building firm becoming the UK’s first to accept cryptocurrency, the rest of the sector may not be far behind
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Germany poised to snatch UK’s crown as European BIM leader
Percentage of German developers using the tech already outnumbering those in the UK
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Making the most of 2021
We have a chance to reboot the industry by embracing technology and focusing on doing simple things well, says Alinea’s Iain Parker
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In Business: T&T’s Vince Clancy on why the global picture gives him confidence
Turner & Townsend’s boss is looking beyond the UK’s third lockdown to a ‘golden era’ for construction
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Gleeds report shows industry turning to MMC to beat covid slowdown
Consultant says method helping speed up project delivery times
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How 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 ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ, technology experts shared an optimistic view of how the sector’s responsive adaptations could drive long‑term improvement.
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Buro Happold appoints new global technology director
Ex-WSP IT boss takes on new role at consultant
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Government 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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Break 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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BRE signs partnership deal with US Green ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Council
Collaboration will ramp up activity and research to improve buildings’ environmental credentials