Tag: Data

Data is the lifeline of a digitalised construction industry, touching all aspects of a project timeline, from planning and procurement through handover, and should they occur, to dispute resolution.

Data security is becoming one of the most pressing issues in construction today, and as the industry continues to digitise, it will only get more important Convincing leadership to take cybersecurity threats seriously can be tough, as data classification and data sensitivity are not fully recognised, unless it directly translates ...

DC Hub talked to James Franklin, Head of BIM Strategic Projects for Kier Group, about the change in attitude towards construction technology over the years, the benefits of BIM and laser scanning, and how to convince those who are sceptical of digitalisation

A weekly round up of news relevant to digital construction professionals  The Research & Development Centre at Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (Dewa) is using 3D printing to produce prototypes and spare parts. Construction Week writes that Dewa is the first GCC organisation to use Markforged Metalx 3D printing.Read more ...

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 ...

Data is integral to successfully using any construction technology

In this snippet from our webinar on 10 technologies disrupting the construction sector, we focus on IoT use onsite, the importance of collecting and using data, and the growing use of drones – and the unexpected benefits contractors are finding.

Getting employee buy-in and putting in place training and clear policies around how data is treated is critical for successful business change One of the fundamental changes happening to the construction industry – and the job site – is the drive for its digitisation. Whilst this has been a slower ...