Digital construction: are we nearly there yet?

By Thomas Lane2023-07-13T05:00:00

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Many industries are using data to gain new market insights and become more responsive, efficient and provide better service. What will it take for construction to catch up?

My local supermarket is at the forefront of making food shopping quicker, cheaper and easier. It is one of a handful of UK supermarkets where customers walk in, put their purchases straight into their carrier bags and leave without fear of being chased down the street by security guards. An app is used to enter the store, cameras monitor everything bought and an itemised receipt is emailed shortly afterwards.

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