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Report reveals a digital shortage impairs construction quality and safety respondents are dealing with a lack of clarity and audit trails for decision-making processes , while 50 % struggle to capture ‘ as built ’ information . Difficulty in accessing data ( 42.3 %), difficulty in managing and maintaining data ( 40.4 %) and a lack of due diligence process ( 36.5 %) are among other predominant issues .
Sumit Oberoi , Industry Strategy Manager at Autodesk Construction said : “ Since early 2015 , the conversation about construction quality and safety has centred on compliance and enforcement . However , the apparent shortcomings detected in Sydney ’ s Opal Tower and Melbourne ’ s Docklands Lacrosse Towers highlighted the need for better capture of information and audit trails .”
A new report by the University of Melbourne and Autodesk found a continued digital shortage is hampering construction quality and safety across Australia and Singapore .
According to The Role of Technology in Supporting Construction Quality and Safety Singapore / Australia report , 51.9 % of Australian
Dominik Holzer , report author and Associate Professor in Digital Architectural Design at the University of Melbourne , added : “ Technology primes construction companies for risk prevention and establishing safety barriers . Augmented Reality , Virtual Reality , 4D planning and BIM , alongside other digital tools help determine the potential for risk at a site and can automate the detection of potential issues throughout the build process .
UK government gives locals more than £ 1 billion for left-behind towns
T he government has unveiled 55 towns that will benefit from a £ 1.1 billion levelling up investment , as part of a long-term plan for towns that provide long-term investment in towns that have been overlooked and taken for granted .
The government will collaborate with local councils and devolved administrations to allocate funding and powers for Scotland and Wales while working with a restored executive in Northern Ireland . This approach empowers local communities with a 10-year £ 20 million endowment fund to address their priorities such as rejuvenating high streets and ensuring public safety . It involves establishing a town board with community leaders , employers , authorities , and local MPs to implement the Long-Term Plan and gather local input . Additionally , a set of regeneration powers will stimulate private sector investment through actions like auctioning empty high street shops and promoting housing in town centres . puts funding in the hands of local people themselves to invest in line with their priorities , over the long-term .”
Prime Minister , Rishi Sunak , said : “ The result is the half-empty high streets , run-down shopping centres and anti-social behaviour that undermine many towns ’ prosperity and hold back people ’ s opportunity – and without a new approach , these problems will only get worse . That changes today . Our Long-Term Plan for Towns
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