The role of innovation in error reduction - what did we learn?
19 Mar 25
Error reduction is essential to improving productivity in the construction sector, and innovation in all its forms can help the industry get there, according to speakers at GIRI's February members' meeting. From the advantages offered by various digital technologies to the benefits of adopting modern methods of construction, speakers shared their insights, experiences and success stories - and members heard about the potentially transformative impact of a standardised metric for measuring quality, which is currently in development.
Here's a round up of the key insights from our speakers.
Error reduction essential for industry transformation
The construction industry must improve its productivity, overcome workforce challenges and prioritise sustainability, Fergus Harradence from the Department for Business & Trade (DBT) told GIRI members at the spring members’ meeting. He said the UK Government is committed to developing a sustainable pipeline of work that will provide the opportunities and confidence for the kind of transformation the sector needs to see.
Embrace innovation to solve construction challenges
The construction industry needs to embrace AI and innovative approaches to improve efficiency and profitability and create the right environment to tackle some of its biggest challenges, Massimiliano Crea, regional board director for John Sisk & Son, told GIRI’s February members’ meeting.
Developing a standardised metric for construction quality
The Construction Special Interest Group’s (CONSIG) Metrics Working Group is aiming to create a scalable industry-standard toolbox that will enable construction organisations of all sizes to measure quality consistently and support benchmarking for meaningful improvements, working group lead Thomas Churchill told delegates at GIRI’s members’ meeting.
The advantages of a DfMA approach to construction
Embracing an advanced manufacturing and assembly-led approach could transform the construction industry and the lives of those who work in it, said Paul McNerney, director - clients and government at Laing O'Rourke, at GIRI’s recent members’ meeting.
Digital innovations for construction error reduction
Collaboration platforms and data are the foundations of digital within the construction industry, said Garry Fannon, business partner for digital product solutions with BAM UK & Ireland, at GIRI’s members’ meeting in February, which focused on the role of innovation in error reduction.
