ELLEN FLANNERY

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 .

We glean insights from Don McLean , CEO of

IES , on how creating a digital twin for Stirling & Clackmannanshire , Scotland , has influenced the region ’ s energy master plan and strategy for achieving carbon neutrality by 2045 .

“ The dynamic digital replica of the region consolidated several data streams for the Councils , enhancing decision-making and crossorganisation collaboration . Councils manage a plethora of priorities , which means that information can often sit in siloes . The creation of the digital twin meant different Council stakeholders could easily access , share , filter , and navigate all information held across the Councils from one place via an interactive interface ,” said McLean .

Dive into this interview on page 48 .

The International AI Maturity Model shows that firms from the two emerging and developing economies have a greater level of readiness to smoothly integrate AI into their operations , prepare employees for resulting changes to work , and leverage it as a force for good , while the UK , Japan and the Netherlands have greater progress to make in areas including investment , training and supplier engagement . On page 17 we learn why Chinese and Indian businesses are set to leave their UK counterparts behind when it comes to realising the benefits of AI , according to new analysis from BSI .

Today , fleets form the backbone of modern society , facilitating the transport of goods , powering rental services and supporting

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countless other operations . With trucks moving roughly 72.6 % of the United States freight by weight , effective fleet management that embraces change is a must to keep these businesses moving . On page 63 you can learn more from Jonathan Bates , Chief Product Officer , Powerfleet , who states a transportation revolution propelled by emerging modern concepts such as electrification , autonomy , connectivity and sharing is inevitable .

In recent years , the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events have risen dramatically , with hurricanes , floods and wildfires becoming more common and severe . From hurricanes to mould infestations , on page 39 , Ibrahim Imam , Co-founder and Group Co-CEO , CEO MENA and APAC at PlanRadar , explores the role of technology in climate-resilient design .

We also have a range of ‘ Intelligent ’ pages , which feature the latest 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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