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Built Environment Technology

Technology and innovation in the built environment sector 


Cities are evolving with the adoption of technologies like AI, data analytics, and smart systems to address urban challenges. These innovations improve sustainability and efficiency, transforming urban planning, mobility, and city design. The built environment sector is also exploring how data platforms, can provide insights for community engagement, with a focus on democratic access and public-led initiatives. 

The NLA Built Environment Technology programme connects tech specialists, innovators, and urban practitioners to explore how emerging technologies can solve urban problems. It promotes London as a hub for technological innovation, focusing on digital tools for sustainability and fostering private-public partnerships to implement new business models and upskill the workforce. 


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