What impact will Artificial Intelligence (AI) have on such a traditional industry as Construction and Engineering? Early indicators show the impact could potentially revolutionize the industry, making it smarter as well as more automated, efficient and sustainable. In this blog article, we will discuss the current use of AI technology by construction and engineering companies
The “The customer is always right” slogan originated in retail and has dominated our society for more than 100 years. Users, on the other hand, were often blamed for not being knowledgeable enough to use the system or the product the way it was intended. It is a bit unfair, don’t you think? At IFS, we
1. Assess the situation The first step is to identify the root causes of the lack of confidence in your project. Is it due to technical issues, scope creep, budget overruns, missed deadlines, stakeholder resistance, or poor communication? You need to gather feedback from your team, sponsors, users, and vendors to understand their perspectives and
Once the domain of companies able to supply the requisite resources and infrastructure to support AI, rapid commoditization has made the technology accessible to enterprises of all sizes. AI is fast becoming just one more tool to solve business problems. AI in 2024 and beyond Adoption of AI is increasing year over year, with Forbes
Talent, especially in the manufacturing sector, does not grow on trees. A recent survey by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reports at least 78 per cent of firms in multiple sectors spanning construction, production and manufacturing, and logistics sectors are facing “significant issues” recruiting new staff. In the UK, there are some 1.3 million unfilled jobs
1. Define the role and expectations The first step is to clearly define what you expect from your change management champions, and what they can expect from you and the project team. This includes their responsibilities, tasks, time commitment, reporting lines, feedback mechanisms, and recognition. You should also clarify how they will collaborate with other
Matt Medley, Global Industry Director, A&D, IFS, highlights the four key trends impacting the defense sector throughout 2024. As budgets increase and the spectrum of conflict scenarios widens, swarm drones take to our land, air, and sea and the double-edged AI sword adds cutting edges to cybersecurity. Conflicts and geopolitical volatility show no sign of abating
1. Demand and Growth ERP is a booming industry, with a projected global market value of $78.4 billion by 2026, according to a report by Allied Market Research. This means that there is a high demand for ERP professionals who can design, implement, and manage ERP systems for different industries and sectors. As a leader
In the IFS Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Predictions for 2024, we predicted that maintenance technicians will spend less time on their screens than ever before. This outcome isn’t due to a specific development but instead, a perfect storm of technological advances spurring on technician productivity. Hands-on versus hands-off The percentage of hands-on work performed by technicians
1. Assess Your Current State Before you embark on an ERP upgrade, you need to understand your current state of affairs. This means reviewing your existing ERP system, its performance, its functionality, its compatibility, and its pain points. You also need to identify your business goals, your requirements, your expectations, and your priorities for the
