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The Psychology Of Leading in Uncertain Times
Editor's note: Oliver Wyman is monitoring the COVID events in real time and we have compiled resources to help our clients and the industries they serve. Please continue to monitor the Oliver Wyman Coronavirus hub for updates. From global boardrooms to small...
Remote Control: Contech Firms Pitch Ways to Progress Projects During Social Distancing
News continues to roll in about the severity of the coronavirus pandemic and the appropriate ways to mitigate the crisis. As governors and mayors issue executive orders canceling nonessential businesses, the construction industry has no choice but come up with a...
6 Ideas to Create Net-Positive, Ultra-Green Museums
A new model is emerging for forward-looking cultural buildings that inspire and transform campuses and communities. Balancing functional needs with concerns about the environment, these highly sustainable approaches bring together applied research in advanced...
Climate Change Resilience Through Better Water Management
Global warming has brought about a more responsible attitude towards water consumption. A cutting edge airborne technology can save water lost through leaks while reducing energy use and carbon emissions. This year the United Nations (UN) has decided to link the World...
How Drones Have Changed Construction & What’s Next
On March 2, the commentary period ended for the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) proposed Remote ID rule. The rule would further facilitate safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems—or drones—into the United States airspace through a requirement that they...
Coronavirus Highlights Need for Remote Site Working
Technologists are claiming this week that remote operation of construction sites is becoming increasing viable and could be an antidote to the likes of Covid-19.Development of digital technologies could help the sector deal with pandemics and other employment-damaging...
Power of Digitisation
Accelerating digitisation is one of the main trends for the construction industry in 2020. This means construction companies need to find software solutions that serve them best. While they may consider investing in generic software that spans multiple industries,...
Hiring Management; Hiring Tools that Go Beyond the Resume
The cyclical nature of the construction industry, coupled with the hours and intense labor, can make it challenging for any hiring manager to keep positions filled and remain competitive. What’s more, an increased number of Baby Boomers are exiting the workforce with...
Supporting Autonomous Vehicles With Smart Roads
With the race toward autonomous vehicles at full speed, the automotive industry is awaiting one of the biggest transformations it has ever experienced: the transition to autonomous vehicles. The technology associated with autonomous vehicles is slowly being introduced...