Why a digital-first approach is needed to upskill the construction industry

The construction industry's resistance to digital technology exacerbates workforce challenges, with 225,000 skilled workers needed by 2027. Jen Longden, CEO at online training platform Tequ, explores why a digital-first approach is vital for growth and attracting younger talent. The post Why a digital-first approach is needed to upskill the construction industry appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Machine telematics saves £25m on HS2 central section

An HS2 earthworks package is being streamlined by digital technology that monitors efficiency.

Digital engagement with younger people key to addressing planning challenges

Utilising social media and digital technology are key to engaging the younger ”silent majority” to help more schemes gain planning approval, according to a panel of experts at last week’s Developers Club’s conference.

‘Digital is key to cutting construction carbon’

If the construction supply chain is to decarbonise, it must embrace digital technology. That was the verdict of an expert panel from contractors, suppliers and academia, brought together by CM editor Will Mann. The post ‘Digital is key to cutting construction carbon’ appeared first on Construction Management.

Future of Rail | Digital technology could revolutionise railway maintenance

How can new technologies and a systems approach improve rail infrastructure delivery and asset management? The post Future of Rail | Digital technology could revolutionise railway maintenance appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

CCHPR - How countries achieve greater use of OSM to build new housing: identifying new typologies 13042022

Kwadwo Oti-Sarpong's presentation to the University of Hong Kong's Department of Real Estate & Construction explored his research looking how institutional theory can help us define new typologies leading to greater use of OSM for new build housing. The research helps us to understand how some countries have been more successful than others in driving greater use of OSM for new build housing and draws lessons for other countries looking to do so

How AI is set to transform construction across 2022 and beyond - Building Magazine

The development and uptake of sophisticated technologies in construction is still one of the most exciting things to witness in our sector – in particular, the growth of AI. The potential applications for AI and machine learning (ML) in construction are vast – as is the impact they can have.

IET - Technology Transfer - Challenges and Opportunities for Knowledge Flow, 13012021

This webinar / panel discussion brings together key influencers on Technology Transfer principles and policymakers from the UK and Greek governments, industry, academia and institutions, such as the IET, to discuss how the EU and its European counterparts consider Technology Transfer as a means of creating a sustainable industrial future and promote economic developments of countries.

IET - Internet of Things for Digital Health Remote Monitoring Systems, 09022022

Webinar presented by IET Central London with Speaker Dr Nada Y. Philip, Associate Professor in Mobile Health (mHealth) at Kingston University London ... regarding the Internet of Things for Digital Health Remote Monitoring Systemes and its current advances, challenges and future directions

The Rise of AI

There's an AI revolution sweeping across the world. Yet few people know the real story about where this technology came from and why it suddenly took off. In this ground-breaking episode of "Hello World," the story of AI's rise is told in detail for the first time, as journalist Ashlee Vance heads to the unexpected birthplace of the technology, Canada.

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