Innovation in construction : a practical guide to transforming the construction industry / Seyed Hamidreza Ghaffar, Paul Mullett, Eujin Pei, John Roberts, editors.
Ghaffar, Seyed Hamidreza, editor.; Mullett, Paul, editor.; Pei, Eujin, editor.; Roberts, John, editor.
2022
HD9715.A2 I46 2022
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Innovation in construction : a practical guide to transforming the construction industry / Seyed Hamidreza Ghaffar, Paul Mullett, Eujin Pei, John Roberts, editors.
ISBN
9783030957988 (electronic bk.)
3030957985 (electronic bk.)
9783030957971
3030957977
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-95798-8
Published
Cham : Springer, [2022]
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©2022
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English
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1 online resource : illustrations (chiefly color)
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10.1007/978-3-030-95798-8 doi
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HD9715.A2 I46 2022
Dewey Decimal Classification
338.4/769
Summary
This book tackles the complex topic of implementing innovation and the successful application of advanced technology in the construction industry. It provides a practical guide for the transformation of the industry by detailing appropriate and effective implementation methods, required skill sets and structural changes necessary to facilitate the practical and innovative application of technology. The construction industry is behind other industries in its level of innovation and adoption of technology, and is of critical importance to many of today's global challenges, such as climate change, global warming and resource scarcity. There is therefore a need for smarter and more efficient ways of managing available resources. This book elaborates on how the innovative application of technology could offer hope for the construction industry in it's imperative to rise to current and future global challenges. It includes the real-world case studies of innovative projects that go beyond the current state-of-the-art academic research, and have improved productivity, quality and performance in the construction sector. This book provides readers from both industrial and academic backgrounds with a comprehensive guide on transforming the construction industry with the efficient and effective implementation of technologies and modern methods of construction.
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Ghaffar, Seyed Hamidreza, editor.
Mullett, Paul, editor.
Pei, Eujin, editor.
Roberts, John, editor.
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Part I: Industry 4.0 and drivers for change
What is Industry 4.0?
The global environmental imperative
Industry 4.0 and drivers for social sustainability
Circular construction
Part II: Innovation in construction
Fundamentals of Innovation
Challenges to Innovation in Construction
Cutting edge practical research on generative design, IoT and digital twins
Artificial intelligence and data in civil engineering
Potential application of blockchain technology to transform the construction industry
Parametric design-A drive towards a sustainable future
Construction industry transformation through modular methods
Construction 3D printing: Challenges and opportunities for the construction industry
Material design, additive manufacturing and performance of cement based materials
Systems engineering and technology management methodology for the development of construction robots
Part III: Practical strategies for innovation in practice
Some changes are invisible to the eyes: Transformation of business models, organizations and cultures
The next engineers: Equipping industry for the future of construction
The new generation of construction skills: Transition from onsite to offsite
Concluding remarks.

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