Deputy minister Sihle Zikalala urges construction sector to embrace new technology [SOUND]

# Public Works and Infrastructure deputy minister Sihle Zikalala says the construction industry should use new technology to improve safety and project delivery. Speaking at the built environment summit in Cape Town, Zikalala said drones, artificial intelligence and data systems can help detect risks early and improve inspections. He added AI should improve productivity rather than threaten jobs, while calling for closer cooperation between government departments to increase the number of registered building inspectors: