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AI, robotics dominate 2024’s construction tech forecast

Construction Dive

But always keep jobsite safety in mind, experts say. Expect machines trained on “large behavior models,” more mass timber, prefab and 3D printing.

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Building Safety Act will add to project delays, says industry forecast

Construction Law

Adopting measures to comply with the Building Safety Act could hinder the construction sector’s recovery in 2024, according to the latest Spring Market View from consultant Arcadis. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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Fire safety provisions push Durkan to £9.3m loss

Construction Enquirer

pre-tax loss last year after provisions for legacy fire safety remediation works. Group turnover of £132m (2021:£137.5m) fell short of initial forecasts for the year with delays to project start dates due to cost inflation pressures and programme movements. South East housing contractor and developer Durkan plunged to a £9.3m

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Efficient Public Sector Facilities Management Solution

Job Order Contracting

Health and safety incident rates. Project completion time (forecast vs. actual). Project cost (forecast vs. actual). Furthermore, leveraging valid information and quantitative KPIs (key performance indicators) supports knowledge building and continuous improvement. Sample KPIs include: • Labor productivity rates.

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Surge in Home Remodeling: Lighting Trend Forecast

Pro Builder

Surge in Home Remodeling: Lighting Trend Forecast. When homeowners update the electrical outlets or light switches in their homes during renovation projects – whether to upgrade to smart devices or to increase their home’s electrical safety – it’s the perfect time to consider customization options for the devices. . kcichowicz.

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Second staircases to delay resi tower projects by 9 months

Construction Enquirer

In its latest tender price forecast for the UK, the cost consultant warned the new fire safety-based design delay would worsen the wider market slowdown. Looking ahead, Rawlinson said: “Even if 2023 turns out to be better than forecast, we will see a significant slowdown compared to the past two years.

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Weather App Forecasts Down to GPS Spot

Construction Equipment

AccuWeather Enterprise Solutions offers hyper-local forecast and severe-weather warnings that minimize job-site disruptions and maximize efficiency and safety. AccuWeather services enable job sites to: Quickly enact appropriate safety procedures to shelter employees and trigger an orderly shutdown…