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	The digital age is the next revolutionary step, which will take construction to a new level, and it is vital that contractors adapt to this new technology.		The digital age is the next revolutionary step, which will take construction to a new level, and it is vital that contractors adapt to this new technology.
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		+	* Augmented reality.
		+	* Big data.
		+	* Building information modelling.
		+	* Drones.
		+	* Virtual reality.

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	= Training for the future =		= Training for the future =
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−	For generations, skills in carpentry and joinery have been taught by word of mouth, however, with the advancement of digital technologies, staff will need to be trained to understand how all of this works. When a contractor begins to hire subcontractors, they need to make sure that they are skilled, experienced and have the flexibility to adapt to new technologies.
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−	Contract managers conduct a vast number of tasks to make sure the right carpenters and joiners get to the chosen site. They hire a large variety of carpenters from highly experienced to improvers, set up to work together so that they can learn new tricks of the trade.

	According to CITB’s latest document on [https://www.citb.co.uk/documents/research/unlocking_constructions_digital_future_full_report_1_oct2018.pdf the digital future on construction]:		According to CITB’s latest document on [https://www.citb.co.uk/documents/research/unlocking_constructions_digital_future_full_report_1_oct2018.pdf the digital future on construction]:
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	* Quality control		* Quality control
	* Health & safety		* Health & safety
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−	With the advancement of digital technologies, contractors will be able to input data more efficiently with predictive text, voice recognition and screen capturing documents. By having this data stored into a secure database (or the cloud), staff will be able to easily access ~~this data~~ through a variety of devices ~~online~~, while updating and sending across updated data in seconds.	+	With the advancement of digital technologies, contractors will be able to input data more efficiently with predictive text, voice recognition and screen capturing documents. By having this data stored into a secure database (or the cloud), staff will be able to easily access it through a variety of devices, while updating and sending across updated data in seconds.

−	== Summary ==	+	= Summary =

−	Adapting to different technologies ~~is very~~ difficult for workers, especially when they have been using the same techniques ~~taught through word of mouth~~ for many years. Although the methods in construction are ~~still~~ the same, ~~it’s been~~ the advancement of technology ~~that~~ has improved the productivity and efficiency of projects.	+	Adapting to different technologies can be difficult for workers, especially when they have been using the same techniques for many years. Although the methods in construction are often the same, the advancement of technology has improved the productivity and efficiency of projects.

−	The digital age is the next revolutionary step, which will take construction to ~~the next~~ level, and ~~it’s~~ vital that contractors adapt to this new technology ~~just like they did generations ago~~.	+	The digital age is the next revolutionary step, which will take construction to a new level, and it is vital that contractors adapt to this new technology.

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−	There are many advantages of making the most out of digital construction. The use of this technology is a massive opportunity for the industry to build more productively, and most importantly attracts a younger and more diverse workforce. These benefits are vital for this industry as demand for housing continues to rise year after year, but what are the advantages for contractors?	+	= Introduction =

−	~~== Training~~ for the ~~future ==~~	+	There are many advantages to digital construction. The use of this technology is a massive opportunity for the industry to build more productively, and most importantly attracts a younger and more diverse workforce. These benefits are vital as demand for housing continues to rise, but what are the advantages for contractors?

−	~~For generations, skills in carpentry and joinery have always been taught through word of mouth, however, with~~ the advancement of digital technologies, all staff will need to be trained to understand how all of this works. When a construction contractor begins to hire subcontractors, they need to make sure that they are skilled, experienced and have the flexibility to adapt to new technologies.	+	= Training for the future =

−	For ~~example~~, ~~[https://www~~.~~ajccarpentry~~.~~co.uk/ AJC Carpentry] has professional~~ Contract ~~Managers that~~ conduct a vast ~~amount~~ of tasks to make sure ~~that~~ the right carpenters and joiners get to the chosen site. They hire a large variety of carpenters from highly experienced to improvers ~~and are always~~ set up to work together so that they can learn new tricks of the trade.	+	For generations, skills in carpentry and joinery have been taught by word of mouth, however, with the advancement of digital technologies, staff will need to be trained to understand how all of this works. When a contractor begins to hire subcontractors, they need to make sure that they are skilled, experienced and have the flexibility to adapt to new technologies.
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		+	Contract managers conduct a vast number of tasks to make sure the right carpenters and joiners get to the chosen site. They hire a large variety of carpenters from highly experienced to improvers, set up to work together so that they can learn new tricks of the trade.

	According to CITB’s latest document on [https://www.citb.co.uk/documents/research/unlocking_constructions_digital_future_full_report_1_oct2018.pdf the digital future on construction]:		According to CITB’s latest document on [https://www.citb.co.uk/documents/research/unlocking_constructions_digital_future_full_report_1_oct2018.pdf the digital future on construction]:
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	It’s clear to see that the methods of training should not just be about learning how to use this technology, but also building the attitudes and mindset when working with it.		It’s clear to see that the methods of training should not just be about learning how to use this technology, but also building the attitudes and mindset when working with it.

−	== Using ~~Innovative Digital Technologies =~~=	+	= Using innovative digital technologies =

−	~~As the use of technology increases year after year, construction~~ companies are starting to use a variety of new tools to improve productivity onsite:	+	Construction companies are starting to use a variety of new tools to improve productivity onsite:

	* Augmented reality		* Augmented reality
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	“For some, this has been a stepping stone to more advanced technologies, as staff started to see the benefits of digital and help to find new ways of solving problems” - Unlocking Construction’s Digital Future Report - CITB		“For some, this has been a stepping stone to more advanced technologies, as staff started to see the benefits of digital and help to find new ways of solving problems” - Unlocking Construction’s Digital Future Report - CITB

−	Augmented and virtual reality can be used to help model, plan and visualise progress onsite ~~with the intention to allow~~ staff to see ~~how~~ the ~~ending~~ result or process during the build.	+	Augmented and virtual reality can be used to help model, plan and visualise progress onsite allowing staff to see the end result or process during the build.

−	Another technology which is becoming more commonly used is drones. Drones can help improve the process and efficiency of surveying, ~~which~~ is ~~also~~ a ~~much~~ safer ~~way to do because it can move around~~ dangerous places that are hard to reach.	+	Another technology which is becoming more commonly used is drones. Drones can help improve the process and efficiency of surveying, and is a safer method of accessing dangerous places that are hard to reach.

−	== The ~~Future~~ of ~~Data =~~=	+	= The future of data =

	Data is one of the most fundamental resources for many businesses, including the construction industry.		Data is one of the most fundamental resources for many businesses, including the construction industry.

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	The digital age is the next revolutionary step, which will take construction to the next level, and it’s vital that contractors adapt to this new technology just like they did generations ago.		The digital age is the next revolutionary step, which will take construction to the next level, and it’s vital that contractors adapt to this new technology just like they did generations ago.
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There are many advantages of making the most out of digital construction. The use of this technology is a massive opportunity for the industry to build more productively, and most importantly attracts a younger and more diverse workforce. These benefits are vital for this industry as demand for housing continues to rise year after year, but what are the advantages for contractors?

== Training for the future ==

For generations, skills in carpentry and joinery have always been taught through word of mouth, however, with the advancement of digital technologies, all staff will need to be trained to understand how all of this works. When a construction contractor begins to hire subcontractors, they need to make sure that they are skilled, experienced and have the flexibility to adapt to new technologies.

For example, [https://www.ajccarpentry.co.uk/ AJC Carpentry] has professional Contract Managers that conduct a vast amount of tasks to make sure that the right carpenters and joiners get to the chosen site. They hire a large variety of carpenters from highly experienced to improvers and are always set up to work together so that they can learn new tricks of the trade.

According to CITB’s latest document on [https://www.citb.co.uk/documents/research/unlocking_constructions_digital_future_full_report_1_oct2018.pdf the digital future on construction]:

“Construction businesses not only need to be able to use this technology, but to make the most of it. This means:

* Knowing when to use it - and when not to;
* Actively considering the problems it could solve rather than adopting technology for its own sake;
* Understanding how to embed its adoption and how to communicate its benefits;
* Being clear on the information management needed to support it.”

It’s clear to see that the methods of training should not just be about learning how to use this technology, but also building the attitudes and mindset when working with it.

== Using Innovative Digital Technologies ==

As the use of technology increases year after year, construction companies are starting to use a variety of new tools to improve productivity onsite:

* Augmented reality
* Virtual reality
* Automation
* Automated vehicles
* Drones
* 3D printing
* Artificial intelligence (AI)
* Wearable tech
* Online applications
* Data Analytics

“For some, this has been a stepping stone to more advanced technologies, as staff started to see the benefits of digital and help to find new ways of solving problems” - Unlocking Construction’s Digital Future Report - CITB

Augmented and virtual reality can be used to help model, plan and visualise progress onsite with the intention to allow staff to see how the ending result or process during the build.

Another technology which is becoming more commonly used is drones. Drones can help improve the process and efficiency of surveying, which is also a much safer way to do because it can move around dangerous places that are hard to reach.

== The Future of Data ==

Data is one of the most fundamental resources for many businesses, including the construction industry.

“We want a data centre like an F1 team who know everything about the car every second. We want to replicate this for the construction site” - Head of innovation, a client of CITB.

For a contractor, data can cover:

* Recruitment
* Work performance
* Estimating costs and quotations
* Resource management
* Quality control
* Health & safety

With the advancement of digital technologies, contractors will be able to input data more efficiently with predictive text, voice recognition and screen capturing documents. By having this data stored into a secure database (or the cloud), staff will be able to easily access this data through a variety of devices online, while updating and sending across updated data in seconds.

== Summary ==

Adapting to different technologies is very difficult for workers, especially when they have been using the same techniques taught through word of mouth for many years. Although the methods in construction are still the same, it’s been the advancement of technology that has improved the productivity and efficiency of projects.

The digital age is the next revolutionary step, which will take construction to the next level, and it’s vital that contractors adapt to this new technology just like they did generations ago.