News Download Bluebeam and CIOB’s digital transformation guide CIOB members can now download for free a digital transformation guide.
Analysis How to improve skills for digital transformation We need a different approach to skilling up for digital transformation, says Dr Sara Mehrabi, UK-based director at the international engineering firm Cowi and soon to be its vice-president for data analytics, business intelligence and AI. Here she talks about the challenges.
Explainers Look, listen, act: the three steps to digital transformation What’s the best way to approach and achieve digital transformation? Do you need new technology or not? Michelle Zompi and Malak Abdelmoaty of RLB Digital reveal their three steps to success.
Opinion A construction industry to aim for After 30 years away from construction, Causeway COO Paul Devlin reflects on how the industry can transform with a focus on data and productivity.
Projects The digital transformation of Auckland’s water works “Digital transformation isn’t about adopting new tools or platforms; the key to success lies in consistent implementation of practical solutions.” So says Steve Webster, chief infrastructure officer at Watercare Services in New Zealand.
Analysis What are the digital leadership skills needed for Construction 4.0 transformation? To respond to the disruptive challenges of Construction 4.0, it’s not enough to be a skilled traditional leader: you need digital leadership skills. Here, Dr Barry Gledson, associate professor at Northumbria University reveals some of his research team’s findings.
Analysis Millan Martin: driving digital transformation at Taylor Woodrow Taylor Woodrow’s digital transformation strategy secured the infrastructure specialist a finalist slot in the Digital Contractor of the Year category at this year’s Digital Construction Awards. We talk to Millan Martin, the director behind the company’s digital approach.
Opinion BIM and the younger generation: a perfect match? If construction is to evolve as it needs to, then it must attract and make the most of younger generations. So says William Baker-Jones.
Projects Sisk Group’s path to paperless procurement with Causeway As part of its digital transformation journey, Sisk Group is automating its systems and processes across ‘procure-to-pay’ and supplier management by implementing dedicated software solutions from Causeway Technologies. Here, IT project manager Claire Hendrick discusses the challenges and outcomes of the process so far.
Technology Construction looks to digital for a more productive future Digital transformation has taken construction’s plant sector by storm over the past year.
Technology 5G could be the gateway for UK construction’s transformation 5G has the capability to make construction professionals more efficient, increasing productivity and visibility on worksites, says Burcin Kaplanoglu, vice-president, innovation, at Oracle.
Analysis Mark Buckle, Tilbury Douglas: taking the clean sheet approach to digital transformation One year into his new role as technical director, Mark Buckle talks about the forthcoming launch of Tilbury Douglas Connect and why LIDAR is the key to efficiency.
Opinion The increasing appetite for smart cities PJ Farr considers the challenge for smart cities and what UK plc must do to compete in this new arena.
Opinion IPA Roadmap to 2030: embracing the changes and challenges There is much to digest in the Transforming Infrastructure Performance Roadmap to 2030 (TIP Roadmap). Here, Dan Rossiter highlights the points that resonate the most with him.
News NAO: government must upskill to procure digital more effectively Government officials must be upskilled to ensure that the government procures and manages digital technology more effectively, according to the National Audit Office.