“We live in uncertain times” is a phrase that is often overused. However, it has never been truer than during the Coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic currently sweeping the globe. Moreover, it is certainly true of the construction industry, where uncertainty is part of the industry’s fabric. Safety of life can never be compromised under any […]
We’ve just been looking back at some of the construction industry predictions from 2018. If you were to read through them, you’d think the country had been distracted by something else. Very little has changed! However, here is a little look back and a look ahead to 2020 based on the views of some experts… […]
Edward spoke alongside Ari Isaacs of ShapeDo and Casey Rutland of Royal Haskoning / the UK BIM Alliance on the subject of how records and technology can help to minimise the risk of escalating construction costs and subsequent disputes. The recording of the event is available to watch on the CIOB’s ‘Academy’ website as part […]
Recently our old friends, Arcadis published their annual report into construction disputes. The report examines where Arcadis see disputes arising. It also looks at the costs and implications of those disputes. The report gives us an idea of what is going on in the world of dispute resolution. Though it’s very much from the perspective […]
As the use of technology on construction projects grows, can this help avoid costly and time consuming disputes? Join us on 24th April in London for a half day seminar looking at using new technology to avoid disputes. Technology for Dispute Avoidance ConTech is the latest buzz world in the construction sector. But what is […]
“digital technologies and data enable collaboration and integration …to drive efficiency and value.”* If “A picture is worth a thousand words”, how many words are in a video recording at 50 frames a second? Photos and videos in construction project reporting are producing greater transparency and trust. Videos and photos are naturally considered a more […]
Proptech, Contech and The Future of Construction The term ‘proptech’ has been around for some time now. It describes innovations in real-estate focussed technology. Usually, proptech refers to startup businesses aiming to use the latest technology to make real estate more efficient. ‘Contech’, in contrast, has attracted less attention and been a little slower off […]
At Lindford we don’t have a crystal ball. However, others far braver and cleverer than us have put their necks on the line so we don’t have to! Here’s a little summary of some of 2019 construction predictions from those brave enough to declare them… Retention & Collaboration Over at ClarksLegal, Ruth Wilkinson notes that […]
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