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What useful jobs can robots perform on sites (and what can’t they do)?
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Construction sites present some of the toughest environments for automation but could the spectre of AI-powered robots taking jobs from humans be on the horizon?
Digitisation Dilemma: Why construction must bridge the network gap to meet rising demand
Fred Rio, senior vice president of OEM sales at Trackunit, on why data centres have become as essential to construction as construction is to the continued growth of data centres
7 things that are blocking productivity gains in construction
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New report focuses on why construction needs to solve the productivity problem urgently
Q&A: What role will technology have in the construction supply chain?
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Neeral Shah, founder and CEO of YardLink, highlights the potential for technology in our supply chains
Who is winning the majority of construction contracts in Africa?
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The construction landscape across Africa has changed dramatically since the 1990s
Four things we learned about the state of construction last week
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Four key takeaways from major industry reports examining the state of the construction industry, published last week.
Shortage of land could hamper crucial renewables construction
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McKinsey research highlights major issue for Europe’s net zero ambitions
Why are construction’s procurement practices less effective than other sectors?
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Construction scores low on its procurement practices compared to other industries.
Decarbonising cement and concrete value chains
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Management consulting firm McKinsey hosted panellists at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 in Davos, Switzerland, who offered their insights into the future of concrete
McKinsey gathers construction leaders for sustainability talks
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Net Zero Built Environment Council will discuss ways to reduce emissions from buildings
How the Pandemic and 5G can spur construction innovation
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The increasing adoption of 5G will speed up the digitisation of construction and should bring benefits to all of the industry
Video: Construction Technology webinar
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Experts from McKinsey, Skanska and the AEM discuss the technological future of the industry
Free webinar on 18 June: Construction’s digital transformation
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The event on 18 June will have participants from contractor Skanska, consultant McKinsey and US-based trade association AEM
McKinsey notes importance of tech post-virus
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Construction industry consultancy examines new digital norm that could follow the pandemic