{"id":127303,"date":"2023-05-30T15:59:13","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T14:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=127303"},"modified":"2023-05-30T16:05:03","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T15:05:03","slug":"can-digital-transformation-in-construction-ease-skills-shortage-ageing-workforce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction\/can-digital-transformation-in-construction-ease-skills-shortage-ageing-workforce\/127303\/","title":{"rendered":"Can digital transformation in construction ease the skills shortage and ageing workforce?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>With a major skills shortage, an ageing workforce and economic uncertainty, digital transformation in construction is needed to weather the industry\u2019s perfect storm, says Luciana Kola of Elecosoft<\/h2>\n<p>Rather than letting these obstacles rain on their parade, building companies are ready to face today\u2019s challenges head-on. And digital transformation is providing a much-needed solution.<\/p>\n<p>Technology is opening new doors for digital collaboration, creating more effective ways to share data, drive progress and save time and resources.<\/p>\n<p>Why is digital transformation in construction such a game-changer in the current climate? And how can it deliver a bright future for building project management? Let\u2019s take a deeper dive\u2026<\/p>\n<h3>58% of construction companies are unable to source the skills they need<\/h3>\n<p>While UK construction output is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionproducts.org.uk\/publications\/economics\/construction-industry-forecasts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">forecast to grow by 2.2%<\/a>\u00a0this year, multiple forces are battering profitability.<\/p>\n<p>Project leaders are navigating difficult and complex challenges, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Recruitment pipeline:<\/strong> The construction workforce is ageing and there isn\u2019t a strong enough pipeline to replace retirees. In addition, UK building companies have lost valuable labour sources due to Brexit. As a result, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citb.co.uk\/media\/h0thwdby\/csn-uk-report-final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an extra 266,000 workers<\/a> will be needed by 2026 to keep pace with UK building demands, according to Construction Skills Network.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skills shortages:<\/strong> Recruitment is not just a numbers challenge; there\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/hr-skills-news\/significant-construction-skills-shortages-hinders-the-industry\/125346\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">skills shortage<\/a> to address as well. Currently, <a href=\"https:\/\/constructionblog.autodesk.com\/uk-skills-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">58%<\/a> of construction companies cannot find people with the skills they need, with electricians, bricklayers and plumbers the most difficult trades to source.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economic uncertainty:<\/strong> The price of building materials has risen by <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/1157641\/23-cs5-_Construction_Building_Materials_-_Commentary_April_2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">25%<\/a>\u00a0in the last year alone, while labour shortages are pushing up contractor charges. These cost increases make it difficult for building companies to plan and execute profitable projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With these grey clouds looming, doing nothing is not an option.<\/p>\n<p>In January 2023 alone, 15 UK building companies went into administration.<\/p>\n<p>Surviving construction\u2019s perfect storm means investing in new solutions to overcome sector shortages and offset rising costs.<\/p>\n<h3>How digital transformation can help companies overcome obstacles<\/h3>\n<p>Digital transformation is helping construction companies overcome adverse industry conditions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rics.org\/news-insights\/digitalisation-in-construction-report-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Two-thirds<\/a> of building firms have already digitised some of their cost estimation, prediction, planning and control processes, according to RICS.<\/p>\n<p>More significantly, 60% are using digitised techniques to implement whole-of-life thinking.<\/p>\n<p>Digital transformation isn\u2019t just changing practices; it\u2019s revolutionising approaches.<\/p>\n<p>Construction companies are using cutting-edge technologies such as information management software to improve collaboration and streamline ways of working.<\/p>\n<p>By managing people\u2019s time more efficiently and combining skills and expertise, building firms are offsetting the impact of recruitment challenges and rising contractor costs.<\/p>\n<h3>A single source of truth for all stakeholders<\/h3>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look at how information management software can help companies to improve collaboration and tackle construction\u2019s perfect storm.<\/p>\n<p>An information <a href=\"https:\/\/elecosoft.com\/products\/iconsystem\/features\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">management solution<\/a> allows building firms to communicate specifications and standards for every project. All programme data is stored on a single platform so stakeholders can easily access drawings, specifications, schedules and budgets.<\/p>\n<p>Centralising project data prevents delays, as each person has the digital documentation they need to get on with their job. More importantly, establishing a common data environment means all updates are made in the same place.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, project leaders can maintain a single source of truth, and project documentation is no longer affected by version control issues.<\/p>\n<p>Why is this important to address industry challenges? Construction companies may need to work with contractors they\u2019ve never used or invest in entry-level talent.<\/p>\n<p>Clear specifications and standards ensure new recruits have accurate information to work from. And linking design and build teams enables the initial project vision to be executed correctly.<\/p>\n<p>Information management software also streamlines workflows so teams can spend more time on strategic activities.<\/p>\n<p>Project managers can minimise the number of people involved without compromising on quality \u2013 and working with a smaller team can offset the rising cost of building materials.<\/p>\n<h3>Enabling on-site updates with information management software<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s not just the capabilities of information management software that improve collaboration, either. The format in which data is delivered drives close-knit working.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than waiting for weekly progress meetings, construction teams can use cloud-based collaboration software to respond to changing requirements in real-time.<\/p>\n<p>Solutions can be workshopped virtually, with design and build teams making joint decisions on how best to proceed.<\/p>\n<p>This rapid response prevents schedule and budget overruns, which is particularly important when contractor availability is limited.<\/p>\n<p>The most effective information management solutions can also integrate with other construction software to further optimise decisions, manage costs and improve project outcomes.<\/p>\n<h3>Specialist software can deliver a bright future<\/h3>\n<p>Building companies are open to improving collaboration using cutting-edge technology. But some fall into the trap of believing that generic project management software will get the job done.<\/p>\n<p>Digital transformation is not a mission to find the broadest solution; it\u2019s an opportunity to optimise every business area using specialist technology. Choice of software will make a huge difference to how construction companies weather industry storms.<\/p>\n<p>With people and skills in short supply, and project costs continuing to rise, construction leaders need to equip their teams with the necessary tools to work together efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>The common data environment provided by information management software is essential to running collaborative construction projects that deliver outstanding results.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Luciana Kola<\/strong><br \/>\nMarketing manager<br \/>\nElecosoft<br \/>\nTel: +44 20 7422 8000<br \/>\n<a href=\"info@elecosoft.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">info@elecosoft.com<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/elecosoft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.elecosoft.com<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Elecosoft\">Twitter<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/elecosoft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Elecosoft\/\">Facebook<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/ElecoChannel\">YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"mk-custom-module-container\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With a major skills shortage, an ageing workforce and economic uncertainty, digital transformation in construction is needed to weather the industry\u2019s perfect storm, says Luciana Kola of Elecosoft.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[141293],"tags":[172767,94656,172727,660],"stakeholder_rel_tag":[],"contributor_rel_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-127303","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-digital-construction-news","7":"tag-bim-today-june-2023","8":"tag-digital","9":"tag-featured","10":"tag-skills-shortage"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.9 (Yoast SEO v26.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Can digital transformation in construction ease the skills shortage?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Digital transformation in construction is essential to tackle challenges and find solutions, says Luciana Kola of Elecosoft\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction\/can-digital-transformation-in-construction-ease-skills-shortage-ageing-workforce\/127303\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Can digital transformation in construction ease the skills shortage and ageing workforce?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"With a major skills shortage, an ageing workforce and economic uncertainty, digital transformation in construction is needed to weather the industry\u2019s perfect storm, says Luciana Kola of Elecosoft.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/digital-construction\/can-digital-transformation-in-construction-ease-skills-shortage-ageing-workforce\/127303\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Planning, Building &amp; 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