TECH & AI
CONSTRUCTION SECTOR ‘ EMBRACING TECHNOLOGY
Over a quarter of those surveyed believe the construction industry is performing well , according to the NBS ’ 2023 Digital Construction Report .
The NBS is a UK-based business providing construction specification information used by architects , engineers and other building professionals to describe the materials , standards and workmanship of a construction project .
Its Digital Construction Report shows the digital transformation of the UK industry is well underway , with one in five ( 22 %) using AI and machine learning , with another fifth planning to do so within the next year .
Despite an overall rise in the use of digital technologies , nearly half ( 47 %) are concerned the industry is behind the times .
Moreover , 36 % of respondents said they worry that they will be left behind when it comes to digital know-how , showing how fast things are moving on the ground .
Around a quarter ( 26 %) believe this is an outdated view and is no longer the case , and that construction has finally found its ‘ digital feet ’.
The popularity of digital twins is growing , with usage up by 50 % since 2021 , and the study also flagged a growing appetite for the use of immersive technologies , such as augmented and virtual reality .
164 August 2024