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Digital, Data & Insights

Championing the opportunities a digitally enabled construction sector can secure.

Vision

'Increasing the take up of digital technology with a focus on SMEs.’

Working Group
Co-Chairs

Douglas Morrison
BE-ST
John McKinney
Build UK
Lynsey Brydson
BE-ST

Working Group Initiatives

Listed below are the key initiatives being taken forward by the Digital, Data & Insights Group.

Review and gain consensus to proceed with delivering the actions set out in the digital strategy for SMEs.

Milestones and key dates
  • Q1 2024
Progress: Completed

Establish a one stop shop digital skills hub which brings together content from multiple sources into one easily accessible area.

Milestones and key dates
  • Q2 2024
Progress: Underway

Scope the opportunities for digital strategy to enhance and support a culture of health and safety within the built environment.

Milestones and key dates
  • Q2 2024
Progress: Underway

Develop the Construction Data Dashboard to include additional metrics and measures in accordance with stakeholder demand, supporting the Scottish Construction Accord and Just Transition objectives alongside ongoing maintenance of the Built Environment Workforce Development Portal.

Milestones and key dates
  • Q2 2024
Progress: Underway

Develop a holistic 'existing buildings' database - mapping and research - scoping the sources of relevant datasets. Database will be aligned to a common and interoperable data architecture for building information.

Milestones and key dates
  • Q4, 2024
Progress: Underway

Promote data upskilling opportunities and support for construction businesses on an ongoing basis.

Milestones and key dates
  • Q1, 2024-2026
Progress: Underway

Provide continuous support across all workstreams in the provision of data, insight, and/or bespoke research requirements.

Milestones and key dates
  • Q1, 2024-2026
Progress: Underway

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