Construction
What are the challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry today? From technology to the talent shortage, sustainability to safety, you’ll find it all here.
Can you really print a 3D home for $10,000?
An emergent building industry based on 3D printing is making some eye-catching claims. But can it really deliver...
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How VR and AR are transforming the property sector
Immersive tech such as VR is finding applications in the property industry, from detecting architectural flaws before a...
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Listening to the construction ecosystem
Open systems that support collaboration across all stakeholders can drive powerful feedback loops and improve efficiency, says Nathan...
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More approved inspectors needed for safe housing
‘The system is in danger of collapse, which threatens to greatly reduce the construction of new homes’
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Has the Grenfell tragedy made construction safer?
The Grenfell Tower tragedy claimed the lives of 72 people, underscoring the limitations of building regulations and a lax attitude towards fire safety. So what’s changed since?
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Five innovative ways to combat the housing crisis
From modular commuter villages to innovative finance models, developers are finding new, inventive solutions to tackle the UK housing crisis
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Diversity in construction needs to be top priority
Diversity issues in construction are hardly new, but a greater representation of historically marginalised groups is vital and must happen sooner rather than later
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Build better mental health: why design for wellbeing?
When building offices and homes that take mental health and wellbeing into account, cost remains the ever-present challenge for the construction industry
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Can the circular economy in construction really work?
Sustainability requires a change in mindset as it’s not just a process of replacing materials with green alternatives. But can a circular economy ever be the norm for mass construction?
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Will 3D printing revolutionise construction?
Dubai is pioneering the use of 3D printing in an effort to drive property sales and significant savings. But whether this marks the beginning of worldwide adoption remains to be seen
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China’s Belt and Road is anything but green
Five of the biggest environmental challenges posed by China's Belt and Road initiative.
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How to tackle organised crime in construction
Tales of mobsters running building sites are a staple of pop culture, but what threats do organised crime gangs pose to the construction industry and how can technology help overcome them?