What are we doing wrong?
I've work for Designing Buildings for 2 plus years now. I joined because I found the site useful both as a student and in practice, having moved from practice into research I am enjoying having the chance to delve further into knowledge about design and construction. and writing.
I ask what are we doing wrong because reporting on current affairs in the construction industry along side managing the site it surprises me why we don't get more professionals sharing experiences. Especially in light of the seismic changes that have been muted about from an overhaul of the building regulations to product libraries as a result of the Grenfell tragedy. But also also as one of the increasing dwindling open resources we are obviously confronted by AI, and no doubt many of you use its capabilities. But AI is really only as good as the information it is fed, it is effectively a mirror, so to embrace AI and its capabilities surely the approach is educate it, share experiences, knowledge and information.
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