THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IS EMBRACING NEW WAYS OF WORKING WHICH WILL DELIVER BETTER PERFORMANCES AND RAISE SAFETY STANDARDS

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You can sense the optimism throughout the construction sector – in sharp contrast to this time last year . Housing and infrastructure projects are keeping contractors busy and trading updates point to improved performances and healthy order books .

I think there is another metric too – the growth in new technologies . The need for reliable , immediate data and digital tools which can help deliver projects cost effectively , are commercial necessities , and it ’ s heartening to see the pace of digital transformation underway .

Those late off the blocks can be comforted by the breadth of emerging opportunities – whether it ’ s courting autonomy to bridge productivity gaps or using AI to support bids for new work . With so many options available , it can appear bewildering . One manager advised limiting data capture points to the key areas that you must prioritise .

But as familiarity with new tech grows , we should embrace change – and look forward to a golden era for construction .

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