Insights

Timber construction is having a moment, and from sleek urban offices to modular housing blocks, wood is being hailed as the sustainable material of the future. But is it really the environmental silver bullet it’s claimed to be, or just another marketing trend dressed in green?

Sustainability has now become a reality reshaping the Construction Industry. From regulatory changes to evolving client expectations, the demand for greener, smarter, and more ethical building practices is transforming how projects are designed, costed, and delivered. But what does this shift mean for companies?

In recent years, the Construction Industry has raced to embrace Building Information Modeling (BIM) and more structured approaches to Services design. But despite the availability of powerful tools and the promise of greater coordination, one question remains: Why is it still such a mess?

The Construction Industry is undergoing a profound transformation. At the heart of this change is a new generation of digitally minded professionals. These are not just engineers or architects with iPads – they are individuals rethinking the processes, roles, and expectations across the entire built environment. Among the rising profiles is the young digital quantity surveyor.

AI is no longer just a buzzword. It's here, it's real, and it's changing the landscape of every industry. As automation tools and intelligent systems become more capable, professionals across architecture, engineering and construction are beginning to wonder: "What does this mean for my job?"