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DIGITAL TRAINING
Focus on operations then digital E & C companies can increase the likelihood that digital technologies will make a positive difference by first identifying operational changes that will improve performance , then defining digital use cases that will enable those operational changes , it adds .
“ E & C companies with internal design functions should equip themselves with new technical skills – for example , by hiring developers to build standard libraries of design elements and automate certain parts of the design process ,” the report continues . “ They should also start to adopt digital ways of working , shifting from a traditional , linear design process to a more agile approach that consists of faster iteration in short test-and-refine loops . Such a change requires that designers adopt a new mindset , using their experience to validate model results and to look for opportunities for
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• NIIT has acquired a majority stake in RPS Consulting Private , which provides learning solutions on emerging digital technologies for experienced technology professionals working in over 260 global companies .
• Causeway Ireland Scotland Business Exchange recently hosted a series of workshops to support businesses in the construction sector on their digital journeys .
Digitising the Construction Sector : Collaborating in Digital Construction ( causewayexchange . net ) standardisation and repetition .” Bennett said firms ’ willingness to invest in digitalisation have “ very often ” been dented by bad experiences . “ They ’ ve not always seen the value – and this is where it comes down to leadership and making the right procurement decisions .”
The good news is that advanced technologies are unlocking a host of approaches that can accelerate , support and improve the effectiveness of capabilitybuilding efforts “ and much of this training can be delivered in short , sharp bursts ,” states McKinsey .
Competing dynamics : rising vacancies and unemployment Dominick Sandford , Managing Director , at Ironmongery Direct , said it is continuing
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