When it comes to buying materials, the construction industry is undergoing a major shift — one led by technology. AI and automation aren’t just buzzwords; they’re transforming how subcontractors source, compare, and purchase materials.
The fast-paced nature of the mechanical and electrical (M&E) sector and the pressure to shorten project deadlines means contractors can’t afford to spend unnecessary time on administrative tasks or on back-and-forth deliberation with subcontractors over valuations and supply chain payments.
Emerging technologies like visualisation and rendering software powered by AI and machine learning enable architects to assess sustainability early in the design process, writes Dan Ring of Chaos.
Despite the hype surrounding AI, automation and analytics, most property teams still rely on manual spreadsheets, gut feelings and disconnected systems to manage their assets, according to a new report.
Payapps, an Autodesk company and one of the UK’s leading suppliers of automated application for payment software, saw off strong competition to be ‘Highly Commended’ in the prestigious Payment Technology award category at this year’s Global Fintech Awards.
AI adoption has surged among project managers, according to new research. Professor Adam Boddison OBE, chief executive of the Association for Project Management (APM), discusses the findings and why AI is increasingly becoming a trusted tool to support project delivery.
As regulations and client expectations evolve, Steve Hoskin Construction (SHC) has adapted its field management to meet new challenges and embrace technological opportunities—demonstrating how flexibility helps a growing contractor maintain quality while staying ahead of compliance demands.
AI won’t transform AEC/O overnight – but that’s the point. In From Hype to Habit, Julian Geiger, VP head of AI product & transformation at Nemetschek Group, shares why progress beats perfection, and how growing with AI unlocks real results. Discover how collaboration, feedback, and curiosity turn AI from a buzzword into a trusted partner that evolves with your work.
Technology secretary Liz Kendall will announce a new blueprint of AI regulation at the Times Tech Summit, relaxing some rules in testing conditions to drive innovation and growth.
A new IFS study has found a widening AI Execution Gap between AI deployment plans and employee skillsets, with 71% of construction and engineering organisations expecting at least half their workforce to require retraining or reskilling.
The isoweld®-B, the latest innovation from SFS Group Fastening Technology, is a new battery-powered version of the proven isoweld® system. Designed as a game-changer for contractors, it leverages the manufacturer’s trusted induction technology along with specialised stress plates and fasteners to permanently secure waterproofing membranes to the roof deck.
More than three-quarters of global construction decision-makers believe AI will become increasingly important in construction and infrastructure delivery over the next five years, but 1 in 5 do not currently use it at all, according to a new survey.
