Cambridge launches framework to boost construction productivity
The University of Cambridge has published a framework to help construction organisations turn project data into practical productivity improvements. The article gives no detail on how the framework works or who it applies to.
How can Cambridge's new framework help my construction business boost productivity with project data?
Builders and other contractors may eventually get better ways to use project data, but the article gives no detail or Australian application, so there is no immediate impact on day-to-day work.
Key takeaways
- Cambridge has published a framework for using construction project data to improve productivity.
- The framework targets construction organisations that generate large volumes of project data.
- The article gives no detail on how the framework works or how to use it.
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