Tag: constructions
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How far have we really come? Mark Enzer reviews construction’s digital journey
Image: Nicoelnino | Dreamstime.com It’s time to take stock of the industry’s digital progress. Who better to do so than someone who has been at the centre of it? Mark Enzer OBE FREng shares his thoughts on technology’s development path and where it may lead. “It is fascinating,“ reports Enzer. “To start with, it is…
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Let’s address construction’s evolving skills challenge
Industry-led Sector Skills Plans will help employers meet current and future skills demands. The construction industry is at a pivotal moment, with the government working toward ambitious homebuilding targets and investing in large infrastructure projects – such as the £9 billion Lower Thames Crossing and Luton Airport expansion schemes, respectively approved in March and April…
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Why Construction’s Cultural Shift Can’t Wait
The construction industry is at a crossroads. With 45% of survey respondents stating burnout as a primary reason people leave their companies, Procore Technologies‘s new report, “The Future State of Construction,” reveals the urgent need for cultural change. The report highlights that while technology is seen as a solution to many challenges, the crucial role…
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How to use tech to fill construction’s skills gap
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Gonzalo Galindo is head of Madrid-based Cemex Ventures, the investment arm of the building materials giant. Opinions are the author’s own. It’s no secret construction faces a skills shortage, one that’s widening as veteran workers retire, project…
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Construction’s Favorite Scapegoat: Laziness | For Construction Pros
DISCLAIMER: I do know that there are individuals who exist and are lazy, but….America is not that. I recently saw an online asphalt-forum post that asked a simple and straightforward questions: “How many contractors were expecting to be shorthanded for the 2025 season?” The responses were anything but simple and straightforward. What is technically a…
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Real-time data insights streamline GMI Construction’s project delivery
Image: Tatsiana Kuryanovich/Dreamstime.com Award-winning contractor GMI Construction Group (GMI) has streamlined its approach to project delivery by tackling a common industry challenge: fragmented project data spread across multiple systems. The Yorkshire-based firm, which manages more than 20 live construction sites and employs over 250 people, has significantly reduced project delays and improved delivery performance by…
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Construction’s role in tackling water scarcity
CIOB will be hosting a webinar, titled Built Environment Strategies for a Water-Scarce World, from 12-1pm GMT (1-2pm BST) on 8 April. The discussion will explore the industry’s route towards a water-efficient future and how to optimise water management and efficiency on construction sites. The CPD session will feature insights from CIOB’s Amanda Williams; Waterwise’s Jo…
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Construction’s Hidden Profit Center: How Procurement Can Transform the Bottom Line
The construction industry is at a critical juncture, with increasing pressures to build faster, to meet sustainability goals while also improving profitability. Historically, construction has lagged far behind other industries in adopting technological innovations, and inefficient procurement processes have often led to cost overruns, project delays, and massive material waste. However, a shift toward modern…
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Why Strategic Action is Construction’s Strongest Ally in 2025
In what appears to be a continuation of the previous year’s performance, the construction industry continued to see either growth or stability in all of its sectors. Anchored by a large thrust in the residential sector once again, businesses largely flourished. Most organizations have seen stability in both profitability and the competitive landscape, according to…
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BSI to explore covid’s impact on construction’s ‘hybrid generation’
The British Standards Institution is asking young people who began working in the built environment sector during the covid-19 pandemic to share their experiences, as part of research into the ‘hybrid generation’. BSI is exploring the impact of the restrictions on younger workers and how transformed ways of working have shaped their careers, including for…