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BRIDGE THE GAP
PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION
TECHNOLOGY
2021
AUGUST
Staffgroup is Europe’s leading recruitment specialist in the
Property & Construction, IT and HR disciplines.
Our Property and Construction vertical has been active since 2014.
We are experts in the placement of professionals & executives in
construction and engineering for a range of industries, including but
not limited to: Residential, Industrial and Commercial Construction.
Since launching, we have become a key player for international
projects. We have built an impressive network through personal
recommendations, brand advocacy, advertising and events.
Supporting our clients to find the best talent, staying up-to-date
with industry trends, and presenting attractive job opportunities are
three commitments we honor daily.
We take a personal interest in our candidates. We aspire for
everyone to grow their career within an organisation that supports
personal goals, passions and values
Bridge The Gap - Property & Construction Technology 2021
MOTIVATION FOR
THE REPORT
Over recent years, technology has transformed the way the property and
construction sector operates. From building design to development through
to building maintenance; technology has changed the way daily processes
are conducted.
This report will uncover
new property and
construction insights,
share current and future
trends and showcase
opportunities for
development.
Bridge The Gap - Property & Construction Technology 2021
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
MARKET OVERVIEW
WHAT IS CONSTRUCTION
TECHNOLOGY?
The CII (Construction Industry Institute)
defines construction technology as the
collection of innovative tools, machinery,
modifications, software, etc. used during
the construction phase of a project that
enables advancement in field construction
methods, including semi-automated and
automated construction equipment.
WHY IS CONSTRUCTION
TECHNOLOGY BENEFICIAL?
Technology can improve cost, schedules,
Another key development in construction
quality, safety and production. The volume
technology is project management
and range of technology available is vast.
software. Project management software
From BIM to BMS, Robotics to 3D printers,
has become a powerful tool to document
AI to drones, the opportunities to change
and share information across project teams.
and modernise processes are developing
This supports collaboration and productivity
constantly.
whilst improving management and control.
Through the software, any member of a
The adoption of technology has played an
project team can access the latest
integral role in ‘smart buildings’. The well-
information wherever, whenever they need.
documented impact the built environment
is having on the environment is placing
As the world of technology continues to
increasing pressure to deliver a truly
evolve, it is up to the professionals across
sustainable industry. This is generating a
the industry to adapt and welcome change,
need for new skill sets: companies need
and for companies to source the right
talent who are knowledgeable about the
individuals for the ‘new’ way of working.
technologies available to design, build and
manage net-zero buildings.
Bridge The Gap - Property & Construction Technology 2021SKILLS IN DEMAND
According to a report from the Construction Leadership Council (CLC), the future
skills in demand for the property and construction sector fall into 4 main categories
(below). Concluded based on research conducted with the UK government, industry,
educators, and trade sector bodies, considering the international workplace.
01 — DIGITAL SKILLS
Digital skills for collaboration and productivity improvements
across the sector as projects are increasingly delivered digitally.
02 — TECHNICAL SKILLS
Technical skills for smart construction methods across entire
project life cycles.
03 — COLLABORATIVE SKILLS
Collaborative skills to allow teams to communicate and deliver
digitally-enabled, smart construction projects. This is essential as
projects become increasingly more complex and different teams are
required to work more closely together.
04 — TRADITIONAL SKILLS
Traditional skills need to be maintained. This is essential to
maintain and extend the existing built environment as the industry
is already facing skills shortages.
Bridge The Gap - Property & Construction Technology 2021Digital and technical are the top two skills the experience or technical skills to be
in demand, unsurprising given the qualified for the new way of working. Even
transformative nature of the sector. collaborative skills can fall under digital/
Investment in innovative technology is tech skills with the number of project
providing the opportunity to improve management software tools available. It is
productivity whilst enhancing the quality crucial candidates going into the sector are
and creativity of design. Companies are familiar with new technologies and
looking for talent who can join their platforms available, confident using them,
business and hit the ground running, open to learning and willing to change old
whether that's using wearable tech, drones, habits. Allowing cross-team collaboration
management software or any of the other and full visibility of progress is becoming
tools available. Successful candidates need key.
CANDIDATE MOTIVATORS -
SURVEY RESULTS
To dive deeper into how technology has Firstly we asked,
changed today’s workforce and explore
candidates' technology considerations “HAS TECHNOLOGY CHANGED
when joining a business, we sent a ‘Bridge THE WAY YOU WORK IN THE
the Gap - Technology’ survey to our LAST TWO YEARS?”
network of property, construction and
engineering specialists. 64% of respondents said yes and over half
(55%) said they could not conduct their role
without technology.
Bridge The Gap - Property & Construction Technology 2021We also asked an
open-response question:
“HOW HAS TECHNOLOGY
OPTIMISED YOUR WORKFLOW?”
The answers proved three key trends:
01 TIME SAVINGS/ FASTER PROCESSES
02 IMPROVED COMMUNICATION/
KNOWLEDGE SHARING
03 BETTER ACCESS TO INFORMATION
The survey results confirm the many reports
and conversations ongoing throughout the
industry: technology is here to stay and
businesses not embracing it risk being left
behind.
CANDIDATE ATTRACTION
Attracting, recruiting and retaining talent is up with and become dependent on
key for any growing business, especially for technology; they are used to immediate
the construction industry which has a access to information and instant
rapidly ageing workforce. communication. Innovative technology will
make roles more attractive to the younger
According to the US Bureau of Labor generations and furthermore, manual
Statistics Current Population Survey, in processes may deter them!
2002, 11% of construction workers were
aged 55 +, which increased to 20.7% by Outside of millennials, in our recent ‘Bridge
2015. In 2005, 10.7% of workers were the Gap - Technology’ survey, 82% of
between 20 and 24, but that number respondents said new technology being
declined to 7.3% in 2015. The trends suggest available to them is an important
retirement could be looming for a high consideration when joining a new business.
percentage of workers if they don’t choose This evidences the importance of
to leave or change careers beforehand. businesses integrating new technology and
transforming processes in order to attract
Attracting younger generations into the and retain the top talent.
industry is key and technology is a great
incentive to do so. Millennials have grown
Bridge The Gap - Property & Construction Technology 2021Another key statistic from the survey was
that 55% of respondents said working from
home is important to them. In order for this
to be possible, businesses need to invest in
technologies to allow workers to conduct
their daily tasks and communicate with the
wider team effectively. Earlier this year, we
sent out a survey focusing on candidate
motivators. The key takeaway were:
A ‘moral and honest employer’ is the
leading factor considered when
looking for a new role.
100% of respondents with 1-3 years
experience selected ‘Excellent IT
Equipment’ as the highest priority
consideration when looking for a
new role.
To view the full report showcasing the
results of our previous survey, please
contact marketing@staffgroup.com for
your free copy.
CONCLUSION
Technology is changing the industry and Furthermore, younger generations entering
companies that don’t embrace it risk being the sector who use technology in their daily
left behind. Not only is technology lives, expect the same streamlined process
improving safety, speed and efficiency, but and fast communication in the workplace.
it is also playing a key role in attracting new
talent into the industry. Digital and technical skills are in high
demand and a real motivator for candidates.
Research demonstrates that candidates are The challenges faced by the industry are
placing high value on a company's keeping up with the digital world, whilst
technical investment when considering a promoting tech opportunities to the
new role. New technologies have younger generations, which must be
transformed the way professionals are overcome in order to maintain a steady
operating in the industry and they won’t stream of talent.
want to go ‘backwards’ to manual, slower
ways of working.
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