Tag: Future
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The Future of General Contractors as Ecosystem Orchestrators
The ongoing discussion about the impact of AI and data-driven business models suggests a future in which the traditional role of general contractors will undergo substantial changes. Coincidentally, I just read two takes on this question: one from Ryan Kunisch, Oracle’s VP of Global Product, and another in a new Building 2030 research report. They…
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The Future of Green Energy in UK Homes and Businesses
As the world continues to grapple with the effects of climate change, the shift towards green energy is becoming increasingly important. In the UK, renewable energy sources such as solar power are playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of homes and businesses. The transition to cleaner energy not only helps reduce the nation’s…
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Could you help shape construction’s future workforce?
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Experience is one of construction’s most valuable resources, so passing it on is key to securing a skilled and resilient future workforce. There is a government pledge to secure the future of England’s construction industry by training 60,000 new professionals, as well as a commitment to deliver 1.5 million homes by 2029. Therefore, the Teach…
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Future Homes Standard delays frustrate housebuilders
Housebuilders across the UK are intensifying calls for clarity on the Future Homes Standard, which ministers originally planned to introduce in early 2025. Extended consultations and shifting timelines have left developers uncertain about how to prepare to build homes going forward, with little information being provided over the scheme. Now industry leaders say the lack…
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Digital Collaboration Drives the Future of Global Construction
Global construction is at a turning point. Trillions are being invested to renew aging infrastructure and deliver the next generation of digital and physical assets – data centers powering the digital economy, transport networks connecting cities, hospitals caring for growing populations and homes for a changing world. Yet despite this unprecedented wave of investment, the…
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What Startup Funding Reveals About the Future of Construction Technology
If the seeds of tomorrow’s construction technology are sown today, what does the future look like? Nymbl Ventures’ Q3 2025 ConTech Market Report reveals interesting data on the ConTech scene. A growth curve First of all, Construction Tech (“ConTech”) is performing well compared to other built environment technologies. According to Nymbl, VC investment in the…
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CPA rolls out plant simulator to attract future talent
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The Construction Plant-Hire Association (CPA) has invested in a plant simulator to help attract young people to construction careers. The simulator, from Tenstar Simulation, allows users to get practical experience operating a range of equipment, including dumpers, excavators, telehandlers and tower cranes, using realistic controls and 3D motion. The simulator is housed in a bespoke…
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Illumination Powers Progressive Townhall of the Future
La Pêche (Quebec, Canada) has constructed a new townhall that was designed for the future. The dramatic two-story structure is comprised of solid wood, both inside and out, and presents an impressive facade on the main street of the community. And it incorporates the latest innovations in sustainable construction. With its forthcoming Passivhaus certification –…
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Future Architect Fund, Judson Univ Open Elgin Dormitory
Future Architect Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the next generation of architects, in partnership with Judson University, will celebrate the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of Glunz Hall today, a hybrid live/work residence and design studio for the university’s Master of Architecture program. Designed by Studio Vertex, the project transforms a former mid-century bank…
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Future Architect Fund, Judson Univ Open Elgin Dormitory
Future Architect Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the next generation of architects, in partnership with Judson University, will celebrate the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of Glunz Hall today, a hybrid live/work residence and design studio for the university’s Master of Architecture program. Designed by Studio Vertex, the project transforms a former mid-century bank…