What does a career in digital construction look like?

Written By Richard Carron

💡 What is digital construction?

Digital construction is the use of technologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration in construction projects. It uses data tools to drive better outcomes across every stage of a project, from design to completion.

We attended the Digital Construction Conference in Belfast last month, exploring the digital revolution of the construction industry and the exciting career opportunities this creates.

A career in digital construction involves working at the intersection of construction, data, and technology – as well as helping to shape the future of sustainable, efficient building practices.

What types of skills should you work on to progress in this career path?

  • Data analysis

  • 3D modelling

  • Collaboration and project management

  • Sustainability and smart building concepts knowledge

What kinds of technologies can you expect to work with?

  • Building Information Modelling (BIM)

  • Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR)

  • Drones and 3D laser scanning for site analysis

  • AI for data-driven decision-making

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