Mace director of innovation Matt Gough turns the lens to the future, pondering which areas of the industry look set to be most widely embraced over the next five to ten years.

Five years ago, a Mace report analysed the built environment’s journey to Industry 4.0; here Matt Gough reviews offers the first part of a two-part review of the industry’s progress.

What skills must construction professionals possess to thrive in Industry 4.0? That’s one of the key questions answered in the new book co-edited by Mace head of BIM international Dr Marzia Bolpagni.

Construction professionals need to upskill, reskill and be prepared to morph into new roles to meet the demands of construction 4.0, according to a new book co-edited by Mace head of BIM international Dr Marzia Bolpagni.