{"id":21120,"date":"2018-12-18T16:06:33","date_gmt":"2018-12-18T16:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ihbconline.co.uk\/newsachive\/?p=21120"},"modified":"2018-12-17T18:29:36","modified_gmt":"2018-12-17T18:29:36","slug":"virtual-reality-may-revolutionise-uks-construction-sector-following-72m-government-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=21120","title":{"rendered":"Virtual reality may revolutionise UK\u2019s construction sector following \u00a372M government investment"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/DCMS_plans_220917.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-16739\" src=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/DCMS_plans_220917.png\" alt=\"DCMS Plans image 220917\" width=\"250\" height=\"163\" \/><\/a>England\u2019s Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (DBEIS) suggests that virtual reality, digital design and offsite manufacturing technologies could be the future of UK construction thanks to \u00a372 million investment from the government.<\/h3>\n<h6><em>image: Open Government Licence v3.0<\/em><\/h6>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The Department for business Energy and Industrial Strategy writes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the new \u00a372 million Core Innovation Hub, as part of the modern Industrial Strategy, will make the UK a world leader in the latest construction techniques \u2013 creating new jobs across the UK<\/li>\n<li>a key deliverable of the government\u2019s Industrial Strategy and Construction Sector Deal, the hub will support essential research and development in digital and offsite manufacturing technologies<\/li>\n<li>technologies such as augmented and virtual reality will become widely used \u2013 transforming the sector and improving UK infrastructure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Virtual reality, digital design and offsite manufacturing technologies are the future of UK construction thanks to a new \u00a372 million investment from the government, announced on Friday 30 November by the Business and Industry Minister Richard Harrington.<\/p>\n<p>The new Core Innovation Hub will transform the UK\u2019s construction industry by supporting the development and use of technologies such as digital design, advanced manufacturing, robotics, drones and augmented and virtual reality.<\/p>\n<p>Many of these techniques are used and proven in other sectors, such as automotive manufacturing, but it will be a first for construction. The increased use of technology will enable the sector to design and build faster, cheaper and more sustainably. Smart sensors and digital systems will be incorporated into buildings and infrastructure, so they can manage and maintain themselves \u2013 and the data they gather will enable the government and industry to make our towns and cities better places to live, work and travel in\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Robert Jenrick said: \u2018Our manufacturing industry is vital to the UK, contributing billions to the economy every year. This new fund will see it partner with our construction and digital sectors to revolutionise the way we develop crucial infrastructure. It will enable us to build in more efficient and cost-effective ways, boost productivity and ensure we are fit for the future.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Following a nationwide competition as part of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, the government, through UK Research and Innovation, awarded the \u00a372 million to the Transforming Construction Alliance (TCA) to deliver the national hub. It is partnership between 3 centres of established excellence:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)<\/li>\n<li>BRE<\/li>\n<li>Cambridge University\u2019s Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keith Waller, Programme Director for the Transforming Construction Alliance said: \u2018I am delighted to be leading the Transforming Construction Alliance in its mission to deliver the Core Innovation Hub project, and boost productivity and performance in the construction sector. I look forward to working alongside government, industry and the talented teams at MTC, BRE and CDBB to realise the vision of a transformed sector.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The UK construction industry is facing a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change and modernise. Through the Industrial Strategy and the Core Innovation Hub the UK will be able to seize this opportunity \u2013 enabling us to master precision manufacturing resulting in the delivery of better performing schools, hospitals and homes \u2013 to the benefit of businesses, public services and people.<\/p>\n<p>Ensuring the UK\u2019s construction industry is best equipped and fit for the future will increase safety on sites, with fewer workers put into dangerous environments. This in turn will make the sector attractive to a more diverse workforce.<\/p>\n<p>Our modern Industrial Strategy published last year, set out how the whole of the UK can build on these strengths, extend them into the future, and capitalise on new opportunities. Investing in science and research to keep us at the forefront of new technologies and the benefits they bring. Nurturing the talent of tomorrow \u2013 through more outstanding schools, world-leading universities and the technical skills that will drive our economy. And transforming the places where people live and work \u2013 the places where ideas and inspiration are born \u2013 by backing businesses and building infrastructure in every part of our country.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/virtual-reality-to-revolutionise-uks-construction-sector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more&#8230;.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>England\u2019s Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (DBEIS) suggests that virtual reality, digital design and offsite manufacturing technologies could be the future of UK construction thanks to \u00a372 million investment from the government. image: Open Government Licence v3.0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21120","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-sector-newsblog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21120","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=21120"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21120\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21121,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21120\/revisions\/21121"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=21120"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=21120"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=21120"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}