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New technologies struggling for traction

PlanRadar survey
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Technologies like robotics, AI, 3D printing and VR are struggling for traction among the construction industry worldwide, according to research from PlanRadar.

The PlanRadar international survey suggests high numbers of companies have not invested anything over the past three years in technologies touted as productivity-boosters:

  • 82% of respondents said their company had invested nothing in robotics;
  • 80% recorded no investment 3D printing;
  • 74% said no money had been spent on AI; and
  • 72% had ignored VR.

The results were more positive for established technologies like BIM and construction management software.

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