The construction industry is under massive pressure to “go digital”. Back in 2017 the sector deal, which released £170m of government cash, set ambitious targets for 2025 to slash project costs by 30% and the time they take by 50% - clearly this is only going to be possible if the industry is prepared to digitally transform itself. And only this month came the consultation on a new building safety regulatory regime, effectively mandating 3D models for high-risk residential buildings – be in no doubt this is the direction of travel, and other building types could follow.

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