A weekly round up of news relevant to digital construction professionals
The process- and manufacturing-oriented approach of offsite construction means it can become the new normal in the industry post pandemic. According to Stewart Dalgarno, project director for AIMCH, as companies begin working again as Covid-19 eases, it will become more important to embrace technology in construction to ensure that buildings can be built more efficiently and to a higher quality.
Read more >
The use of offsite construction and prefabrication is expected to grow steadily over the next four years, according to AMA Research.
Read more >
A 3D-printed, 90-square metre two-storey house has been completed in Belgium using a fixed printer. The house was printed in one piece, a world first, and entirely on site.
Read more >
A reliance on paper and Excel is eating away at budgets and effecting decision-making in construction, reducing transparency particularly within the supply chain. Data integration and real-time visibility will improve productivity, efficiency and collaboration within the supply chain.
Read more >
The Centre for Digital Britain has released a new BIM interoperability programme that aims to improve data sharing. Chair of the BIM Interoperability Expert Group, Fiona Moore, gave an update on progress, aims and the group’s core focus.
Read more >
The two converging transformations taking place in construction that will make homes cheaper and more efficient to build are energy and digitalisation, says Schneider Electric. The company says that around 66% of architects and engineers say BIM improves understanding of design intent, and half say BIM reduces errors and omissions in design documentation. Its five tips to get the most from BIM are to be realistic with the timetable, properly train the team using BIM, have an expert partner, standardise internally and through the supply chain and to share learnings.
Read more >
Automation, the digitalisation and storage of data, sustainability and human capital are the big trends in the construction industry, says CIO Review. Around 49% of tasks will become automated in the coming years, it says, along with a growth in the use of reusable or recyclable materials to reduce emissions.
Read more >
