The UK construction sector is entering a new era. Technologies like AI and digital twins are moving from “good to have” to “must-haves.” According to industry data, digital twin adoption in the UK has surged from 21% to 37% over the past year. 

 

Here’s what’s changing and why it matters:

 

Digital twins (virtual replicas of buildings or sites) allow us to monitor progress, model performance and predict outcomes. They give project teams the ability to simulate scenarios and intervene before problems arise.

 

AI is helping turn data into action. From predictive analytics for equipment failure and optimise scheduling to generative design testing thousands of layout iterations, it’s reshaping how costs and risks are managed. 

 

With real-time data from drones, IoT sensors and BIM feeds, cost estimators now operate within live environments—not static spreadsheets. This means budgets stay current, forecasts are more accurate and value is better protected.

 

• Improved cost certainty

• Earlier detection of design, build or materials issues

• Enhanced sustainability through data-driven decisions

• Reduced waste and more efficient schedules

 

At BAQUS, we’re embracing these innovations to help clients deliver smarter, faster and more resilient projects. Technology isn’t just reshaping construction, it’s redefining it.