The past, present and future of real estate technology
Over the last 8 years, investment in real estate technology has exploded from $33 million in 2010, to over $5 billion in 2017 – more than a 150 fold increase. Real estate is a significant sector in any jurisdiction (generating
Three areas for the construction sector to focus on to address the skills shortage and productivity gap
A recent report by Mace Group has suggested that within the next two decades, nearly 600,000 construction jobs could be replaced by technology. According to the report, Moving to Industry 4.0: A skills revolution, thousands of workers will need to be
Seven areas that could boost construction productivity by up to 60%
According to McKinsey & Company’s 2017 report: Reinventing Construction” A Route to Higher Productivity, there is a $1.6tn opportunity for the construction sector if productivity is raised to the global economy average. Construction output contributes $10tn to the global economy, but
Exoskeletons in construction
A career in construction can come with physical demands that don’t necessarily come with other occupations. Long hours, carrying out repetitive or strenuous tasks over long periods of time can take its toll on the body and is an obvious
Five ways project management software gets the best out of your people
Whether your project team consists of internal staff, subcontractors or both, it is the people that will ultimately determine the success or failure of the projects your company delivers. Getting the best out of your people is thus imperative and
Five real estate technology trends to watch in 2018
As the technology revolution continues, no industry it seems is left untouched and the real estate sector is no exception. All players in this industry, from agents to developers to investors and even property managers are updating and optimising their
Autonomous vehicles in construction
While there has been much hype around self-driving cars over the last few years, the truth is that regulatory and technology challenges will likely postpone their commercial adoption until the early part of the next decade. Use of autonomous vehicles
Four emerging technologies impacting construction projects
Up until now, the construction sector has been comparatively slow to adapt to technological change and, according to 55% of senior construction professionals, is an industry ripe for disruption (Source: Make it, or break it, 2017 Global Construction Survey, KPMG International).
Six Benefits of using Project Management Software
Project management is a multi-faceted business discipline which is crucial to the ultimate success of your organisation’s projects. The days of running projects with only the experience of your team and a few Excel spreadsheets are fast coming to an