ENGINEERING
Construction Global examines the ways in which digital manufacturing can benefit the industry
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D igitisation is the megatrend that has shaped the past decade , and will con tinue to transform the shape of our societies as we progress towards the future . In every market and vertical , digital transformation is reimagining the way we gather and interpret information , organise and deploy resources , and perform complex tasks . However , in spite of the radical changes that have completely reformed the entertainment , healthcare , logistics and many more industries , the construction sector remains relatively far behind the curve when it comes to digital adoption .
In some ways , this isn ’ t at all surprising . The construction industry is almost as old as human civilisation itself , and has played a central role in the identity of those civilisations over thousands of years . “ Despite its fundamental impact on our way of life , our approach to construction has changed little over the ages ,” notes a report by The B1M . Construction is an industry steeped in tradition , from organisational techniques to building supplies . mckinsey . com
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