Second machine age technologies: Risks and opportunities

The exponential growth of computing power, the Internet of Things (IoT), digitalized information (Big Data), user-generated data, social media and Artificial Intelligence are driving societal change within the Architecture Engineering Construction (AEC) industry. We must therefore ask ourselves two important questions:

1. What opportunities will new technology create for professionals within the built and natural environments?
2. What will be required in terms of education to ensure the profession attracts and retains the best talent?

To find the answers to these questions read the interview the RICS had with M. Hank Haeusler, Associate Professor at the UNSW Built Environment, to ask his views on the risks and opportunities the industry faces as a result of technological developments.

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