Construction Magazine August 2018 | Page 106

“ So , there is a tendency across the industry not to move forward and rely on cheaper solutions attached with cheaper labour , which then means projects take longer and aren ’ t completed as efficiently . It ’ s a real stumbling block .”
Brits notes that to break down a culture established over hundreds of years is difficult , but that there is an opportunity to embrace a new , more efficient , safer and innovative industry . It will just take time and communication .
PERI works with what Brits describes as the entire engineering value chain . Looking at the construction sector there are the property owners , infrastructure owners , designers and developers , engineers and the mechanical teams that work on site .
In order to adopt a new way of working and implement new technology enabled solutions across that ecosystem , it requires collaborative communication at every stage of the value chain .
AUGUST 2018