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Why isn’t the construction sector implementing digital transformation? #PLG

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Interview
  • Duration: 55 mins
  • Publication date: 31 Jan 2022

Abstract

Over the coming months, the Plain Language Guide Editorial Board are hosting open online calls to discuss them. This is the first call that discussed digital transformation in the construction industry. Attendees discussed the requirements to enable digital transformation as well as barriers preventing digital transformation in construction. Listen to the conversation to learn more.

Keywords:
  • PLG
  • building performance
  • buildings
  • construction industry
  • data insights
  • data security
  • digital
  • digital transformation
  • manufacturers
  • people centric infrastructure
  • safer future
  • supply chain transparency
  •  product data

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  • Su Butcher

    Su Butcher

    Just Practising Ltd

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    Rick Hartwig

    The IET, Head of Built Environment

    In 2015 I joined The IET as Sector Head for the Built Environment.Working with Cambridge Architectural Research in 2014/5 I lead the submission of three Horizon 2020. Prior to this I worked as Project Manager for Designtech Solutions AB and was responsible for their delivery within European Commission funded project called CILECCTA, whose main goal was to develop Life Cycle Cost plus Analysis software for the development and operational management in the construction sector that would provide the user with a single view of financial and environmental factors. In addition I have coordinated two other Framework Programme R&D projects, written several proposals and worked in a half a dozen others, usually in the exploitation and dissemination area.Other project experience includes a number of charitable projects - a preschool, Street Pastors, one for kids in crisis, computers for children in care and the building of a school in Madagascar. In addition I have over 20 years in the banking sector. Experienced gained in credit and risk management; business development / sales in the personal, SME, corporate and financial institution sectors. I have over 10 years’ experience in church leadership.I love IT developments and can be something of a geek at times. I think 'On Demand' is a most amazing invention – I can watch a good film sans the smell of popcorn! Family are most important to me and is probably the way I enjoying spending most of the time. This leaves little time for playing golf. I enjoy watching cricket rugby F1 and snooker when I can.
  • Paul  Surin

    Paul Surin

    Wienerberger, Head of Built Environment

  • PM

    Patricia Massey

    Electrium Sales Limited, Standards & Regulations Manager

  • RS

    Professor Robin Rab Scott

    AMRC, Head of Digital

    Rab Scott is Head of Digital at the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC). He has been a member of the AMRC staff since its beginning in 2001, initially heading up the Virtual Reality and Simulation activities and now leading on the strategic development and implementation of digital solutions across the whole organisation.Rab sits on the High Value Manufacturing Catapult’s Digital Strategy Team and their VR and Visualisation Forum. He also sits on the Steering Committee of Immerse UK, the UK’s body for immersive technologies. He sits on the IET IT and Communications Sector Executive and is their spokesperson for virtual reality.He has recently been made a Visiting Professor at the University of Strathclyde.
  • PS

    Paul Surin

    Wienerberger, Head of Built Environment

  • Patricia Massey

    Patricia Massey

    Electrium Sales Limited, Standards & Regulations Manager

  • PM

    Patricia Massey

    Electrium Sales Limited, Standards & Regulations Manager

  • Patricia Massey

    Patricia Massey

    Electrium Sales Limited, Standards & Regulations Manager

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