A Brief introduction to digital technology • Topical Commentary
A Brief Introduction to Digital technology in Construction
Kate Hutchison breaks down the technology making an impact on the construction industry today
DIGITAL technology has impacted a great number of industries across the globe. The world is constantly changing, especially over the last year, and various industries have found the need to adapt to new trends as a result of Covid-19 and climate least digitised sectors with the majority of construction firms still operating the same way they did decades ago. Adopting more digital technology would also help the construction industry to change. The construction industry is one of the
that digital technology has to offer. Technology has made construction sites safer and workers more efficient. It has allowed those in the industry to increase productivity, improve collaboration, and tackle more complex projects. Productivity & Planning Apps In a world where there is a smartphone in every pocket, there is no surprise that we can put these to use. From preconstruction to project management and even managing the never-ending forms and office paperwork, there is a software solution to help streamline your processes and improve productivity and quality.
The construction industry is taking on the challenge and transforming the way they build
reduce its emissions. The construction industry is
Most software solutions make use of cloud-based software, which allows all changes →
slowly taking on the challenge and transforming the way they build and reap the advantages
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