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        Four trends set to shape




        construction in 2021




        By Simon Bromfield, Territory Sales Manager (Africa), Autodesk



          As 2020 clearly proved, it can be difficult to make predictions.  However last year also showed
          the need for individuals, businesses and entire industries to be able to adapt to uncertainties.
          As a result, looking into 2021 we expect greater emphasis to be placed on businesses and
          organisations to become more resilient.



            or many architecture, engineering and construction   Data-driven design
            (AEC) organisations, 2020 was all about getting    We have been digitising for a long time, but last year we saw a
       Fthrough the challenges created by the pandemic. The    huge acceleration in data driven design which will continue this
        introduction of immunisation programmes means there is light   year. We are more rooted in the digital world than ever before.
        at the end of the tunnel, but difficulties remain. Therefore,   This digital transformation has been made possible by better use
        I believe 2021 will see businesses implement far greater   of data.
        digitisation within their operations. Last year technology was   As the built environment captures more and more data, the
        adopted largely out of necessity to enable teams to continue   design and build process will become increasingly outcomes-
        to collaborate on projects remotely.                   focused. The common data environment (or CDE) - with cloud
                                                               data storage and document management - will extend from the
        I anticipate that the following four trends will continue to drive   project to the asset to support the movement of data through the
        AEC organisations in 2021:                             full project life cycle to include owners.



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