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The article discusses the increasing importance of embodied carbon in concrete, especially as operational energy efficiency improves. It focuses on the shift towards low-carbon materials, like geopolymers and alternative binders, driven by European policies and market demand. Strategies for effective CO₂ budgeting in design and construction practices are highlighted for engineers.
The article discusses transforming compliance from a burdensome afterthought into an integral part of organizational architecture through a compliance-by-design pipeline. Key components include automating policy enforcement, ensuring traceability of actions, and creating reusable documentation. This approach promotes efficiency, reduces duplication, and fosters continuous improvement, ultimately enhancing organizational trust and compliance management.
Agentic AI has evolved from conversational systems to autonomous agents capable of performing significant operational tasks. This shift raises new risks related to governance, accountability, and cybersecurity. As organizations, especially in construction, adopt agentic AI, they must establish robust frameworks for oversight, transparency, and compliance to ensure safety and manage systemic risks effectively.
