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#Construction: Ignoring digitization is a mistake

Posted on 6th April 2017 (31st May 2018) by dokauk

The profound impact of digitization will thus be felt throughout the entire construction industry. Whichever angle you take – the competitive situation or productivity considerations – companies have no choice but to tackle this vital issue. Those companies that move early to develop and implement their own digitization strategy will be the winners as the construction industry goes digital. The “construction firms of the future” will use digital tools to have materials supplied just in time, thereby cutting the cost of storage and transportation and increasing efficiency. […]

Reduces the pay gap between men and women within the construction sector

Posted on 14th December 2016 (31st May 2018) by dokauk

The Minister for Women and Equalities, Justine Greening has welcomed figures showing the gender pay gap for the construction industry is now the lowest on récord. The Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, published by the Office for National Statistics, provides the most accurate data on the median average difference between men and women’s earnings. These statistics show that the construction sector has a gender pay gap of 16.3% – that’s 1.8% below the national average. […]

Formwork sector a great opportunity to develop your career

Posted on 9th November 2016 (31st May 2018) by dokauk

Try your favorite job portal and search bids for the category “Formwork”. We have tested on Monster, and we have gone 29 offers from different companies: […]

Climbing systems: Getting it right for every project

Posted on 3rd November 2016 (31st May 2018) by dokauk

Contemporary architecture is dominated by ever higher buildings and ever more complex geometries. The success of such projects depends to a large part on successful optimisation of the construction process. In the field of high-rise construction, the decision for the appropriate climbing system has a huge impact on time and cost. As a result, diligent operations scheduling is of crucial importance in order to find the optimal formwork solution. Factors such as cycle time, construction method, type of reinforcement and site equipment must be taken into account during the planning phase. […]

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