Impact of digital technology on productivity in construction

[edit] Industry paper introduction

This industry paper highlights the productivity gains construction firms can achieve by adopting digital technologies. Authored by Bluebeam, in partnership with The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), it includes practical tips and advice for businesses looking to get started with digitalisation.

It also highlights case studies from businesses that have adopted new digital tools and seen vast improvements in their work, seeing projects delivered more efficiently and with better margins. Topic areas include:

• Improving workflows to deliver tasks and projects more efficiently.
• Choosing the right the digital solutions to improve project delivery.
• Using technology to ensure compliance and meet high quality standards.
• Using, monitoring and analysing data to improve health and safety measures on construction sites.
• Working in the cloud to drive collaboration with stakeholders.
• How to successfully implement new technology.
• Training, upskilling and reskilling the workforce with digital abilities.

As the authors of this industry paper, Bluebeam would like to keep in touch with you. By downloading this industry paper, you agree to grant permission for the CIOB to share your name and email address with Bluebeam.

The content contained within this industry paper is the intellectual property of Bluebeam and does not represent the views of the CIOB. While the information has been verified to the best of our ability, we cannot guarantee that there are no mistakes or errors. Should you have any questions regarding this industry paper, please contact [email protected]

[edit] Contents

• Introduction
• Workload optimisation
• Health, safety and wellbeing
• Site efficiency
• Monitoring and measurement
• Collaboration
• Best practice rollout
• Training and implementation
• Support to upskill and reskill your team
• Green building certifications, standards

[edit] About the Author

Bluebeam, Inc. has made desktop, mobile and cloud-based solutions for paperless workflows that leverage PDF to improve project communication and streamline processes across the entire project lifecycle. Trusted by over 3 million individuals in more than 160 countries, Bluebeam’s solutions advance the way technical professionals work, manage and collaborate on projects digitally.
Dan Gerrella, Chart.PR, FCIPR (on behalf of Bluebeam) is a chartered public relations professional and technical author, writing on topics such as corporate reputation, community engagement, innovation in construction and crisis and issues management.

This article appears on the CIOB Academy Technical Publications webpages as "Impact of Digital Technology on Productivity in Construction for Companies of All Sizes", dated 12 September, 2024.

--CIOB

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