Technology powering UK construction

The UK construction industry is one that's been hard-hit by economic conditions in recent years – a stagnant housing market coupled with banks toughening lending criteria have meant a battle to survive for many businesses.

Recent data from the Office for National Statistics showed the volume of construction output fell a further 1.1% in the three months to October 2011, but this wasn't the full story. A £349m – or 11.5% – increase was reported in new infrastructure work. With infrastructure investment a core component of the Government's Autumn Statement, there appears to be a silver lining for those contractors pitching for new business.

To investigate the role technology is playing in the UK construction industry, Pearlfinders spoke with IT decision-makers at four of the 100 largest construction companies in the UK.

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