reetings and a warm welcome to the latest instalment of Intelligent Build . tech magazine . We trust you have had a rejuvenating month and are eager to delve into another great edition .

ELLEN FLANNERY

The University of Birmingham is pioneering the integration of Smart Building technologies across its campus , setting new standards for sustainability and efficiency in higher education . For our featured cover story , discover how Trevor Payne , Director of Estates at the University of Birmingham , is leading the charge with Schneider Electric ’ s Smart Building technologies . In this interview , he explores how these innovations enhance campus efficiency , and sustainability and benefit students , staff and the broader community .

“ It ’ s becoming increasingly crucial for institutions like the University of Birmingham to embrace and leverage Smart Building technologies to enhance campus efficiency and functionality . These technologies can help enhance the student and staff experience and help to ensure that universities can attract the best talent ,” said Payne .

Dive into this interview on page 48 .

What could construction possibly learn from retail ? The construction industry faces many challenges daily , but one that must be addressed is the slow adaptation of new processes to help make sure that projects are efficient . In the world of retail , new strategies are constantly being implemented to meet consumer demands and stay current to meet expectations . On page 17 , Wincanton , an expert in construction logistics , identified six strategies the construction industry can take from retail and incorporate to push the industry forward .

Effective labour management is crucial for project success in the competitive construction industry . Ensuring the workforce is productive , efficient and motivated directly impacts project timelines , budgets and overall quality . Tracking and measuring

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performance metrics in construction labour management becomes essential to achieve this . It ’ s time to eliminate the spreadsheets . By understanding and implementing these metrics , project managers can optimise labour utilisation , enhance productivity and drive project success , explains Rhumbix on page 63 .

Surveying the Sector turns to the transport sector on page 39 . HERE Technologies , the leading location data and technology platform unveiled insights from its latest ‘ On the Move ’ survey of transportation and logistics ( T & L ) professionals in Germany , the United Kingdom ( UK ) and the United States ( US ). The survey , developed in part with Amazon Web Services ( AWS ), shows a significant gap in adopting basic data analytics and Artificial Intelligence ( AI ), along with a lack of sustainability goals and progress toward achieving real-time supply chain visibility .

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

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Ellen Flannery Editor

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