How should nima respond to the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) call for evidence into built environment professions, trades and occupations? (see nima news, 28 May 2026 – https://wearenima.im/consultation-on-future-of-built-environment-professions-highlights-digital-capablity-as-a-cross-cutting-issue/).
It identifies digital as a cross-cutting issue, and (in sections 5.45-5.46) specifically highlight the “increasing demand for and adoption of new technologies and changing practices across the built environment, reflecting wider technological advances, digitisation and modern methods of construction”. The paper talks about upskilling to use new technologies and methods, and the need for broader arrays of skills, including digital capabilities. It also seeks details of how individuals, organisations and groups across the full building lifecycle are using technology and other innovations to drive improvements in skills, knowledge, behaviour, conduct and accountability, including evidence and examples of technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) use cases.
Please use this thread in the General Forum to share your thoughts and any insights from your own or your organisation’s experience.