Tag: Construction
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Why Sustainable Oak Timber Is Ideal for Eco-Friendly Construction
Wood has been a fundamental building material throughout history, revered for its natural beauty and structural capabilities. As the world pivots towards more sustainable practices, the choice of timber has become crucial in eco-friendly construction. Oak wood, in particular, stands out as a durable, aesthetically pleasing, and environmentally conscious option. It offers a myriad of…
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Is Construction Finally Becoming a Tech Industry?
Artificial intelligence offers exceptional potential for the construction industry. It can help construction companies make more informed decisions, improve efficiency, increase safety, minimize risk, reduce costs and many other valuable benefits. Yet although nearly two-thirds of construction managers believe that their industry is “keeping pace with tech awareness,” other studies show that 65% of them report…
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White House ballroom spotlights historic construction risks
The images of the East Wing demolition at the White House stood in stark contrast to the modest alterations originally floated by the White House in July. When first announced to the public, President Donald Trump said the ballroom project “won’t interfere with the current building” and would sit “near it but not touching it.”…
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IFS Study Reveals AI Maturity Gap in Construction Industry
IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, today released the results of its global study on the accelerating scale of Industrial AI adoption across asset-intensive industries. The study found that while organizations, particularly in the construction & engineering (C&E) industry, are adopting AI today, they are not fully prepared for its full implementation. This…
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To aid construction worker mental health, ‘model vulnerability’
Editor’s note: This story focuses on the topic of mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. As more construction workers report experiencing anxiety and depression, more are also seeking help. Nonetheless, fear and stigma can still pose hurdles. That’s according…
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To aid construction worker mental health, ‘model vulnerability’
Editor’s note: This story focuses on the topic of mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. As more construction workers report experiencing anxiety and depression, more are also seeking help. Nonetheless, fear and stigma can still pose hurdles. That’s according…
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Wates drives initiative to close gender gap in construction and sport
Commenting on the work Wates is doing to champion gender equity, Steff Battle, executive managing director at the company, said: “We’re starting to make real changes by implementing processes and systems that help balance the gender split, and by making talent-based assessments when deciding who we promote. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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AI skills training in construction must be ‘practical’
To address these issues, workers need training designed for their specific jobs and locations. Research participants emphasised their preference for modular, flexible learning formats that integrate digital and AI tools into real-world construction contexts, particularly for roles such as forepersons, retrofit coordinators and planners. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Digital Construction Awards: entry deadline extended
There are 16 categories in total, meaning wherever you are in the supply chain, there will be a category to suit you. We have continued to refine entry requirements in response to feedback from entrants and our judges. Please read the criteria carefully when choosing which categories to enter. View the original article and our…
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The Future of Digital Construction Report 2025
A new study looks at the key issues that will shape digital construction in the coming years, in partnership with Digital Construction Week and MCS Rental Software. Justin Stanton analysed the research Word cloud illustration of the most popular responses on Digital Construction Week’s ‘Crystal Wall’ This year’s Digital Construction Week (DCW) featured a ‘Crystal…