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The Internet of Things in construction: what are the pros and cons?

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The Internet of Things in construction: what are the pros and cons?

A labourer on your job site has stayed two hours over his normal shift to cover for a buddy. He’s stressed and tired – his heart rate is up and his alertness is reduced. It…

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Property management apps: Cut costs and improve efficiency

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Property management apps: Cut costs and improve efficiency

Gone are the days when facility managers relied on written checklists, paper-based certificates and complex spreadsheets to manage their properties. The most recent developments in property management apps embrace the latest technology, providing an integrated,…

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3D printing in construction: what are the benefits?

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3D printing in construction: what are the benefits?

At first glance, it looks like the shell of any other half-finished building. But, on closer inspection, you see there are no bricks. Instead, layers of material are pasted on top of each other to…

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Site audit apps: construction assurance from your smartphone

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Site audit apps: construction assurance from your smartphone

Site audits and inspections are an essential part of all construction projects. Although they don’t receive as much thought or attention as the design or building phases, they are just as important. Site audit apps…

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What is the status of robotics in construction?

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What is the status of robotics in construction?

In a series of postcards drawn for the 1900 World Exhibition in Paris, illustrator Jean-Marc Côté imagined what the world would look like 100 years later. One innovation he imagined was the use of robotics…

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Are you ready for BIM to transform your business?

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Are you ready for BIM to transform your business?

The most recent Glenigan report on key performance indicators in the UK construction industry shows that 34% of construction projects run over budget and 41% of projects are delayed. Although we have seen advances in…

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What is the potential for AI in construction?

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What is the potential for AI in construction?

A drone comes into view and hovers over your construction site. Moments later, the tablet you are holding lights up with several observations the drone has made: a labourer in section B is not wearing…

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