World-class digital practices, which already exist in certain elements of the construction sector, need to be adopted throughout the industry and supply chain in order to create a more sustainable and innovative sector. To achieve this goal, guidance and leadership is being provided on the digital tools, standards, approaches, education and training required by the sector. The industry needs to prioritise innovation and digital technology to provide the social, economic and productive infrastructure required to sustain economic growth, and to attract foreign direct investment in Ireland.
Topics will include:
· the potential to increase the speed of new homes through the adoption of innovation
· the key barriers preventing firms from implementing new technologies
· empowering industry ownership of the research, development and innovation processes required to deliver a more sustainable and competitive construction sector
· key challenges around the adoption of MMC included capital and financing and specialised labour requirements
the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the construction industry
