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The impact of COVID-19 on infrastructure projects demands that the construction sector use its scientific and engineering expertise better, says Steve Bartels partner and principal engineering technologist at SRK Consulting.
The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us that communication and data-sharing technologies will be increasingly important tools in the country’s ‘new normal’ working practices since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
While most of these technologies were available before the pandemic – such as virtual private networks to facilitate the sharing of documents and information – not everyone was using them effectively. Now, these technologies will become vital for continued efficiency, he points out.