UK Construction Industry Flashcard

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What percentage of the UK's national output is contributed by the construction industry?

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8%

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What are some of the challenges faced by the UK construction industry?

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Brexit, the pandemic, and the decarbonisation agenda

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What technological innovations are revolutionising construction practices? Options: Renewable energy, Artificial intelligence and automation, Virtual reality, Blockchain

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Artificial intelligence and automation

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What role did the COVID-19 pandemic play in the construction sector?

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It served as a catalyst for technology-driven changes.

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What challenge did Brexit create for the construction industry?

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Workforce challenges and supply chain disruption.

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What is required annually to meet the 2050 net zero targets in the construction industry?

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£15-25bn investment.

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What focus increased after the Grenfell Tower incident?

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Building safety.

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What did the Construction Leadership Council's 'Roadmap to Recovery' highlight as key to reinventing the industry post-pandemic?

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Adoption of digital and manufacturing technologies.

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What role do AI and sensors play in enhancing safety in construction?

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They monitor structural integrity and reduce on-site risks.

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According to the Office for National Statistics, how does UK construction productivity compare to the national average?

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It is 20 percentage points below the national average.