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How Kier Group’s Louisa Finlay is using Copilot to drive safety and productivity in the construction industry

Published

2 September 2026

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opportunities

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Industrial

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United Kingdom

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Read at news.microsoft.com

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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Kier Group in the UK is adopting Microsoft 365 Copilot AI to boost productivity and safety across its construction, infrastructure, and facilities management operations. They have implemented peer-led training and are developing AI agents to assist with safety data analysis, risk management, and predictive maintenance.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Industrial.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You can use AI like Microsoft Copilot not just to automate tasks but to embed new safety and productivity practices in construction through peer learning and targeted AI agents. This opens a fresh route to train teams in complex, high-risk environments while improving decision-making on site.

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1 source · 2 Sep 2026

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