UK invests £420 million in construction technology
The UK Government has announced that it will inject a decade-high investment of £420m into construction technology to help meet its plans of building 1.5 million new homes by 2022. Whilst the
Seven best apps for real estate investors in 2018
Whether you’re taking your first steps in the world of real estate or have an active portfolio, technology is becoming more and more essential to ensure you keep up with
Could this self-healing concrete revolutionise construction?
According to a recent report by The World Business Council for Sustainable Development, concrete is the 2nd most commonly used material in the world and, by 2030, global cement output will hit
Five ways to ensure effective team communication on construction projects
A team that communicates effectively on a construction project is like a well oiled machine. Schedules are stuck to, errors and delays are minimised and mishaps avoided. Furthermore, the knock-on
The past, present and future of real estate technology
Over the last 8 years, investment in real estate technology has exploded from $33 million in 2010, to over $5 billion in 2017 – more than a 150 fold increase.
Three areas for the construction sector to focus on to address the skills shortage and productivity gap
A recent report by Mace Group has suggested that within the next two decades, nearly 600,000 construction jobs could be replaced by technology. According to the report, Moving to Industry 4.0:
Seven areas that could boost construction productivity by up to 60%
According to McKinsey & Company’s 2017 report: Reinventing Construction” A Route to Higher Productivity, there is a $1.6tn opportunity for the construction sector if productivity is raised to the global economy
Exoskeletons in construction
A career in construction can come with physical demands that don’t necessarily come with other occupations. Long hours, carrying out repetitive or strenuous tasks over long periods of time can
Five ways project management software gets the best out of your people
Whether your project team consists of internal staff, subcontractors or both, it is the people that will ultimately determine the success or failure of the projects your company delivers. Getting
Five real estate technology trends to watch in 2018
As the technology revolution continues, no industry it seems is left untouched and the real estate sector is no exception. All players in this industry, from agents to developers to