Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are driving new ways of thinking in Australia, with uptake driven by schools and health.

One such issue is illiteracy.We need to begin targeting the many construction workers who can’t read particularly well, and figuring out practical ways we can get them to use construction technology.

These are the types of changes which will unlock the sub-trades and the main contractors, ultimately leading to an unlocked construction ecosystem.. Data and spatial mapping in construction technology.At the moment, there are lots of buzzwords in the construction industry around digital, construction technology.These include terms like AI, machine learning and quantum computing.

However, all of them require data, and that data needs to be collected and mapped spatially.While the industry is excited about the general digitisation of the built environment, asBuilt feels that what we really need to be focusing on is spatial mapping.

Knowing at what point a photograph was taken unlocks where the data lands and therefore adds value.

It’s at this point that data becomes truly useful information.. asBuilt’s spatially connected database, Vault, enables them to consider an entire digital ecosystem.Satwinder’s role at Sheffield University emphasises 'earning while learning,' bridging academia and practice.

The Collaborative Practice programme allows students to work four days a week in leading architectural firms, with their professional experiences becoming part of their academic learning.This innovative approach addresses financial barriers while better preparing students for real-world challenges.. 2.

Diversity and inclusion enrich design.Drawing on his own experiences as an Asian architect from a working-class background, Satwinder highlights the importance of having diverse voices in architecture.