De-Risking the Workforce Gap: Can AI and Robotics Fill Immediate Need?

While most insurers and even contractors shy away from any new technology that might open them up to risk, the rash of retirements of skilled craft workers and project managers may force firms to reconsider deploying artificial intelligence-enabled workflows that automate tasks once all done manually.

De-Risking the Workforce Gap: Can AI and Robotics Fill an Immediate Need?

While most insurers and even contractors themselves shy away from any new technology that might open them up to risk, the rash of retirements of older, skilled tradesmen and project managers may force contractors to reconsider deploying artificial intelligence-enabled workflows that automate tasks that were once all done manually.

Government ‘could provide interest-free funding’ to help firms at risk of going under due to cost of fixing buildings, says lawyer

‘There has to be some way of safeguarding industry while carrying out all this remediation,’ Fenwick Elliot partner says

Burnham’s regional growth plan at risk without viability fix, Building report warns

Report launched at the Building the Future Conference sets out seven recommendations for government, mayors and industry – including a new regeneration fund for strategic authorities

Women’s PPE ‘still putting safety at risk’

Hobson & Porter calls for greater action on women’s PPE, warning that ill-fitting equipment is creating unnecessary safety and recruitment barriers. The post Women’s PPE ‘still putting safety at risk’ appeared first on Construction Management.

Metroun - Performance Bonds in Construction 29032023

Metroun look into performance bonds in the construction industry, a crucial financial tool to ensure project completion. They also discuss the pros and cons of these bonds.

Keating Chambers - Preparing for Challenging Times Ahead - Insolvency in the Construction Market, 31052022

King’s College London, in conjunction with, Fenwick Elliott, CMS, HKA and Keating Chambers present a seminar exploring the current construction climate, identifying and mitigating risks and how companies can prepare themselves for turbulent times ahead.

FT - The 2023 Tech M&A Outlook, 13012023

After a pullback in tech M&A in 2022, and with IPO markets sluggish, dealmakers expect an uptick in M&A activity in 2023

Construction Playbook for the Private Sector

Following publication of the updated Construction Playbook for central government procurement in October, the Construction Productivity Taskforce has now published a Construction Playbook for the private sector.

Supply Chain Sustainability School - Effective Contract Management, 12122022

This webinar looks at key facets to consider when procuring and setting up Contracts both upstream and downstream

How are teams balancing early contractor involvement with commercial risk when projects move into fast-track construction phases?

For major rail upgrade projects, what is the best way to assess whether early contractor involvement genuinely reduces long-term programme risk?

Everyone has been talking about how to manage cost inflation but looking ahead, might insolvencies become the latest top risk to your business?

How are you dealing with the risk of supply chain insolvency?

How would you estimate a risk regarding green facade wit mid-size plants ? How would you solve liability issues?

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