Construction 4.0 is transforming construction and becoming a key differentiator in a competitive sector Construction has developed many innovative technologies over recent years, leading to the concept of “Construction 4.0” (derived from the foundation of Industry 4.0). First mentioned in 2016 by Roland Berger, this concept was primarily based on ...
A goal for technology use in construction is to make processes more efficient, predictable and to ensure budgets can be met and the job delivered on time. But can good use of technology also help bring an end to claims in the construction industry? It is difficult to imagine that ...
By demonstrating the benefit and return on investment to a client, technology companies have a greater chance of success in construction Contractors want to see the benefits that new technologies will bring to their customers – the client – when being pitched new products, said panellists on a debate about ...
Covid-19 is ushering in an era where technology will become more strategic in construction, both in company use and the way people consider investments.
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, it can be tempting to dive right into technologies that will minimise loss of productivity – however, there are a number of things to think about before a purchase should be made
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
With so much new built area predicted, improved construction materials, building techniques and monitoring technologies can minimise increases in carbon emissions due to energy requirements As populations increase both in number and wealth, greater demand is placed on the construction sector. Growing populations, particularly in developing nations, tend to be ...
A weekly round up of news for digital construction professionals RMIT University researchers have shown how recycled cigarette stubs can be manufactured into bricks, saving energy during their manufacture and improving insulation. The construction materials research found that clay bricks containing 1% recycled cigarette butts were as strong as normal ...
Using the connected hardhats on a construction site has the unintended benefit of quickly identifying who an infected worker has been in contact with during the Covid-19 pandemic Intelligent hardhat supplier WakeCap says an unintended benefit of its wireless monitoring system is that it can identify people who have come ...
A weekly round up of news relevant to digital construction professionals Drones are being used to inspect the UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant, improving workplace safety and reducing the time it takes to conduct inspections. Drones are able to access difficult to reach areas and mean that there is less ...
DC Hub interviewed Alain Waha, Head of BIM and Digital at BuroHappold, to discuss the idea of technology with a purpose, driving broad support for digitialisation in construction, ensuring that tangible benefits are at the forefront of thinking and that the people who will make such projects a success are ...
As digitalisation increasingly becomes a strategic focus in construction, the challenge is to work through the many interpretations of what is meant by ‘digital' and to set clear goals and take employees on the journey
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