The Problem
with Construction
and the Digital Opportunity
The Digital Construction Guide
A Guide to the State of the Art for Owners and Developers
The digital revolution is changing how good design and construction works.
Digital technology and data are changing how major construction is planned, designed, project managed, built and maintained.
At every stage of the construction lifecycle, new technology and ways of working can improve how things are done, leading ultimately, to better buildings and infrastructure as well as more successful projects with fewer risks and overruns. Understanding the new… Read More
At every stage of the construction lifecycle, new technology and ways of working can improve how things are done, leading ultimately, to better buildings and infrastructure as well as more successful projects with fewer risks and overruns.
Understanding the new emerging art and science of digital construction is important to the owners of construction programmes, as it has implications for how you make decisions, run your projects and procure the services you need.
As I talk to construction customers, I find that people can be confused by some of the hype, and unclear on what the real-life benefits are, what works and what doesn’t work yet.
As a customer, you don’t need to be an expert on digital construction, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions from your advisors and suppliers, to have a sense of the benefits and to make use of digital construction to make your project successful.
I therefore have pulled together a set of experts to contribute to this publication who understand digital construction in practice. This group includes architects, engineers, project managers, facility managers, smart infrastructure specialists and digital construction tech specialists working in the UK, Germany and Middle East on major projects including buildings and infrastructure such as roads and rail.
At every stage of the construction lifecycle, new technology and ways of working can improve how things are done, leading ultimately, to better buildings and infrastructure as well as more successful projects with fewer risks and overruns.
Understanding the new emerging art and science of digital construction is important to the owners of construction programmes, as it has implications for how you make decisions, run your projects and procure the services you need.
As I talk to construction customers, I find that people can be confused by some of the hype, and unclear on what the real-life benefits are, what works and what doesn’t work yet.
As a customer, you don’t need to be an expert on digital construction, but you do need to know enough to ask the right questions from your advisors and suppliers, to have a sense of the benefits and to make use of digital construction to make your project successful.
I therefore have pulled together a set of experts to contribute to this publication who understand digital construction in practice. This group includes architects, engineers, project managers, facility managers, smart infrastructure specialists and digital construction tech specialists working in the UK, Germany and Middle East on major projects including buildings and infrastructure such as roads and rail.
This publication is sponsored by companies that are experienced in the use of digital in major construction projects; covering multiple countries, sectors and specialisms to give a rounded view of the start of the art in digital construction.
For nearly 70 years, Dorsch has been a reputable consulting and engineering partner for clients in industry, private investors and public institutions. With around 2,000 employees, the Dorsch Gruppe counts among Germany’s largest independent planning and consultancy companies. Internationally, it has extensive projects in the Middle East and is represented in more than 40 countries.
https://www.dorsch.de/home/
Pell Frischmann is one of the UK’s leading firms of consulting engineers, with major operations throughout Europe. Since their establishment in 1926, they have grown into a worldwide organisation, bringing innovative solutions to clients. In the UK they have 9 regional offices offering multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy services spanning the whole of the construction industry.
http://www.pellfrischmann.com/
As one of the longest established consultancies in the UK, McBains is an inter-disciplinary property and construction consultancy providing a broad range of services to clients throughout the UK and internationally. With projects ranging from minor works to major contracts in excess of £1 billion, they cover all major sectors, including education, retail, custodial, residential, health, commerce, and infrastructure.`
Services
- Architecture & Master planning
- Building Surveying
- Civil & Structural Engineering
- Due Diligence / Project Monitoring
- Mechanical Electrical Engineering
- Quantity Surveying
- PPP Consultancy
- Project Management
4Way is a unique specialist in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in both the strategic and urban road sectors. in the UK and internationally.
Services
- ITS Infrastructure Design
- ITS Operational Consultancy
- Road Lighting
- Smart Cities
- Smart Motorways & Expressway
- Traffic Signals
- Technology Implementation, Management and Commissioning
- Value Management Whole-life Costing
Datumate develops and markets innovative solutions for the construction industry. As a trusted partner for companies committed to digital transformation, Datumate develops software and services that utilize big data analytics, machine learning, state-of-the-art computer vision, and drone and camera technologies.
https://www.datumate.com/