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Post-Grenfell safety

It ’ s clear that the Grenfell Tower Inquiry will result in new safety requirements for tall buildings . This is another area in which increased and better use of AI and data management has the potential to make a huge difference . Increased use of sensors , for example , could greatly improve the monitoring of structural integrity , while better recording and use of data will help pinpoint issues with components and materials and identify which buildings might be affected . If Grenfell proves to be a wake-up call for construction , AI is likely to become one of the key tools to help it modernise itself . And with the draft Safety Bill likely to place an increased onus on the maintenance of accurate records , improved data collection and sharing will become even more vital .

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