reetings and a warm welcome to the third instalment of Intelligent Build . tech . We trust that you have had a rejuvenating month and are eager to delve into this newest edition . For our September cover story , we host Adam Mease , Global Product Group Leader , NEMA

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ELLEN FLANNERY

Following the upheaval of a global pandemic and the related supply chain disruption , the future is certainly looking more promising for the construction industry . However , there remains several challenges to address , including escalating energy and raw material costs , alongside the urgent need to decarbonise the built environment in accordance with climate change targets .

“ Focus on talent attraction and retention , alongside technological innovation , can aid in reimagining the constructed environment and ensuring a cleaner , safer society for all ,” Mease tells Intelligent Build . tech . He expands on how advancements in digitisation , automation and engineering technologies are helping bridge the construction industry skills gap and decarbonise our constructed environment .

Dive into this story on page 48 .

In our Foundation Framework , on page 17 , we learn of the importance of this project to both the environment and the region .

Keeping an eye on green innovation , we turn our attention to the challenges of an electric vehicle ( EV ) infrastructure . As the UK government pushes forward its plans to reach carbon net zero , we have witnessed a positive upward trend of EV purchases . However , there are concerns about whether the country ’ s infrastructure is prepared for the shift in electricity use .

Learn more on page 63 .

When considering architectural design for hospice buildings , emotional design is crucial , as putting patients , families and the people caring for them at the heart of design is essential and never more important than in the case of young adults . This month , our Clocking Out feature considers four key pillars when thinking about the future of hospice design for young people on page 67 .

Surveying the Sector continues to look at emotional architecture on page 39 . Gavin Wu , Architect at JDDK Architects , looks at the parameters of AI ’ s effectiveness in architecture , analysing its current use and how its capabilities can be best used by those in the industry .

We also have a range of ‘ intelligent ’ pages , which feature the latest strides in automation , cloud , network , green , BIM and security .

I hope you enjoy this issue and if you would like to contribute to any future editions then please do not hesitate to contact me .

Ellen Flannery Editor

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