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What is behind the increase of digital technologies in the building industry?

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What is behind the increase of digital technologies in the building industry?

08 February 2024
Increased awareness of the benefits of digital transformation is shifting the AEC industry towards modernisation.
Editorial Team

The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, historically resistant to change, is now undergoing a gradual digital transformation. Factors such as advanced technology providers offering tailored solutions like Building Information Modeling (BIM), industry leaders showcasing successful implementations, government initiatives promoting digital tools, and a growing emphasis on sustainability have accelerated this shift. 

Software adoption, cloud-based project management, drones, and emerging players like Fluix and Raken are reshaping the AEC landscape. 

Notable companies like Turner Construction and Skanska employ data analytics, Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and augmented reality, setting benchmarks for others. Additionally, government initiatives worldwide and a sustainability drive are further fostering digitalisation in the industry.

Iuliia Nesterenko
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Smart Building technologies