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5 construction technology trends
A thought provoking video from Geospatial World exploring 5 technology trends that are driving innovation in the construction industry
Rise of the platform era: The next chapter in construction technology
An online report from McKinsey providing an in-depth overview of the trends and technologies that are driving the construction technology market.
A guide to smart construction
This guide explains what smart construction is, why it’s needed, how it can be used and the benefits it can deliver (opens as a pdf).
An impressive range of digital tech factsheets for construction businesses
Design Buildings has pulled together an impressive range of digital technology factsheets for the construction sector covering artificial intelligence, drones, 3D printing, computer aided design, virtual reality and much more.
Robot helps fine joinery and washroom business improve its processes
A case study from Made Smarter explaining how a joinery business has taken manufacturing methods to the next level through the introduction of a Robot to carryout sanding and edge banding.
What are artificial intelligence and big data?
This video from the World Economic Forum explores how big data analysis could transform the way we live and work, the benefits and opportunities it presents as well as some of the issues and risks.
Real life examples of true data driven innovation
Idea Drop presents an insight into real life examples of how businesses have used data to drive innovation. The range of practical examples help to illustrate how businesses have used data to create new systems, processes and products.
Top data visualisation tools for business professionals
This article from the Harvard Business Review provides an overview of what data visualisation is and why it’s important, along with a list of some of the top data visualisation tools available to business.
Big data for small business for dummies: Cheat Sheet
Big Data for Small Business for Dummies provides a comprehensive yet simple guide to getting the best out of data. The article demystifies the jargon, outlines the key skills required, explains how to use data to guide decisions and provides a ten step process for you to follow.
How Star Cutouts are using data as a blueprint for growth
MadeSmarter presents a case study on how Star Cutouts, a manufacturer of life-size cardboard cut-outs of celebrities, are driving growth after investing in software which is helping them to improve its speed and accuracy in reacting to trends.
Let’s Talk About… Using data for growing your business
In this video Edwina Dunn OBE, CEO, Dunnhumby, which revolutionised the world of retail and consumer packaged goods, and pioneered Tesco Clubcard and other global loyalty programmes talks about data and how it can transform your business.
Introduction to business intelligence software
This article from Be the Business presents the facts about business intelligence software and how it enables the retrieval, analysis and transformation of unstructured data into essential business insights.