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Project delivery & digital stream
The stream will cover topics such as procurement routes, risk allocation, new methods and technology, and productivity challenges.
A vision for a construction project in 2030
We need to stimulate new thinking, debate and research directions to carry the industry into the next decade, says Dr Brian Sheil
How AI can help us to create a more inclusive and equitable world
In the final part of his examination of the role artificial intelligence can play in our future, Diego Padilla-Philipps envisions a world in which human creativity and individualism, passions and emotions will always have a place
Building The Future Commission: Time to prepare for the next digital revolution
Last week the Building the Future commission published its final report. In this chapter, Thomas Lane considers the best ways to increase productivity by investing in and embracing emerging technologies
Look north: Pride and frustration in Scotland’s construction market
With its strongly devolved government and separate regulatory regime, Scotland is often neglected in conversations about the UK’s built environment. Daniel Gayne took a trip north of the border to see what is going on
Construction cannot ‘tweak broken model’ to solve productivity puzzle, says MMC boss
Merit’s Tony Wells tells conference industry needs radical rethink
New ‘rules of engagement’ needed to meet AI challenge, says Fosters research chief
Machine learning need not replace architects, Martha Tsigkari tells Building the Future Commission conference
Construction leaders must be ‘futurologists’, says Skanska chief
Katy Dowding gave first keynote speech at Building the Future Commission conference
The stakes are high – so are the rewards: AI and the future of construction
In a special long-read comment piece, Martha Tsigkari of Foster + Partners considers how AI will affect our industry
How do we fix England’s crumbling school estate?
Building has been writing about concerns about the conditions of schools long before the RAAC crisis hit the spotlight. Here we republish a piece we published on the need for refurbishment back in July.
Remember when we had a chief construction adviser? Paul Morrell reflects on his time in the role
In the second part of our interview, veteran industry heavyweight Paul Morrell describes his time in Whitehall and considers whether we need a similar role again.
Digital construction: are we nearly there yet?
Many industries are using data to gain new market insights and become more responsive, efficient and provide better service. What will it take for construction to catch up?
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