NEWS 12 HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS July/August 2025 www.hpmag.co.uk NBS, powered by Hubexo, has launched its Digital Construction Survey, now in its 13th year, with a fresh focus on the technologies shaping the future of the industry. This year’s survey invites professionals across the built environment to share their insights on digital transformation and attitudes towards the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in construction. For over a decade, NBS has tracked the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and other digital technologies through its industry-leading survey. The 2025 edition broadens its scope, offering a comprehensive view of digital transformation trends while providing the first in-depth look at AI’s emerging impact on design, specification, and construction practices. The survey is open to all professionals across the built environment, including designers, specifiers, manufacturers, contractors, and is the most extensive of its kind in the sector. The findings help shape industry understanding of current trends and inform the next steps in digital evolution. New this year are questions dedicated to AI adoption, exploring just how artificial intelligence is being used today and what its future potential might be. Dr Stephen Hamil Innovation Director at Hubexo (Global), said: “Digital transformation continues to reshape the construction industry at an accelerating pace. With BIM now firmly established in processes, we’re seeing new technologies like artificial intelligence begin to revolutionise how we design, specify, and build. This year’s survey will provide valuable benchmark data on AI adoption rates, implementation challenges, and emerging opportunities, helping the industry navigate its next chapter of innovation.” For every completed response, NBS will donate £1 to the charity Crash, which uses construction expertise to help homeless charities and hospices with vital construction projects. The survey should only take 10-15 minutes to complete. A pre-release report is sent to all participants, so those taking part will be among the first to access the findings. Take the survey by visiting: https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90863081/ NBS-DigitalConstructionReport-P Survey launch explores digital transformation and AI’s role in construction MTC Conference highlights robotics & automation as drivers of UK innovation MTC hosted its fourth annual Robotics & Automation (R&A) conference in June, welcoming nearly 400 delegates and over 40 exhibitors to its cutting-edge facility in Coventry. The event brought together leaders from across the manufacturing and technology sectors to spotlight the transformative role of robotics and automation in the UK’s industrial future. Speaking at the event, Mike Wilson, Chief Automation Officer at the MTC, emphasised the strategic importance of robotics and automation in driving productivity and innovation across key sectors. Mike Wilson, Chief Automation Officer – MTC commented: “We have government support for robotics and automation – but it’s essential to view these technologies as key enablers across the growth-driving sectors identified in the Government’s Invest 2035 green paper…Robotics and automation have huge potential across advanced manufacturing, clean energy, defence, and life sciences.” The conference featured high-profile political voices, including Rt Hon Greg Clark, member of the Government’s Industrial Strategy Advisory Council and former Business Secretary, and John Slinger, Labour MP for Rugby. The two-day event focused on accelerating robot adoption and exploring adjacent technologies shaping the future of UK manufacturing. With more than 40 expert speakers and panellists, the conference underscored the critical role of automation in boosting productivity and competitiveness. The success of Robotics & Automation 2025 coincides with the announcement that Birmingham has been selected to host the European Robotics Forum (ERF) in 2027, following a proposal by MTC in partnership with the University of Birmingham, and the Birmingham and West Midlands Convention Bureau. MTC works alongside businesses of all sizes to help them explore, understand, and implement robotics and automation technologies. Through events like Robotics and automation: Powering your future, and ongoing partnerships with industry, academia, and government, the MTC provides a platform for developing innovative solutions that support long-term growth.
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