Digitalisation in Construction Report 2024

The document is a report published by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in November 2024, focusing on the state of digitalisation in the construction sector. It outlines the stagnation in the adoption of digital tools and technologies following a surge during the pandemic. The report highlights that while there is a growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential for innovation, the overall adoption rates remain unchanged, particularly in critical areas such as carbon emissions calculations. The report discusses the barriers to digitalisation, including costs, effort, and a lack of client demand. It emphasizes the importance of digitalisation for addressing pressing issues in the construction industry, such as climate change and workforce management. The findings are based on the Q4 2023 RICS Global Construction Monitor, which tracks market sentiment and adoption levels of digital technologies in the sector. The report also includes recommendations for industry leaders to enhance the integration of digital solutions.