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The Future of the Construction Industry

The Future of the Construction Industry. Roozbeh Kangari Director, BC Program. What will construction firms look like 10 years from now?. Construction firms in 10 years . . . Heavy use of information technology. Production 24/7 with three global shifts working around the clock

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The Future of the Construction Industry

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  1. The Future of the Construction Industry Roozbeh Kangari Director, BC Program

  2. What will construction firms look like 10 years from now?

  3. Construction firms in 10 years . . . • Heavy use of information technology. • Production 24/7 with three global shifts working around the clock • Firms will demonstrate an understanding of human behavior and lifestyles

  4. Construction firms in 10 years . . . • Lean permanent core staff with significant outsourcing • Increased specialization for small firms • Firms & staff will be fully computer literate

  5. International understanding, concepts, methods, activities, competition and partnerships will be a way of life for many firms Sustainability will be a significant driver Where will construction firms place their emphasis?

  6. Many firms will lead the return of the “master builder”concept – the leader with a holistic view of a project who takes responsibility for integrating all aspects. Where will construction firms place their emphasis?

  7. How will projects be different? • Significant use of collaboration and partnerships • More prefabrication of components • Energy issues (LEED)

  8. How will projects be different? • Design-Build-Operate or Build-Operate-Transfer will be much more common • Environmental concerns will be built into the construction of a project • Increased use of intelligent robots

  9. How will projects be different? • Virtual Design/Construction will be utilized • Productivity of energy and materials could be a key design criterion

  10. Will the internet & software developments change the way we do business?

  11. Yes! • Sophisticated sensors will detect failures earlier • Technology can be utilized to cut annual inspection & maintenance costs • Fully electric networking for design, product specification and regulatory compliance • Greater use of virtual design and 3-D image processing technology, and BIM.

  12. Integrated Knowledge BC Program

  13. Companies emerging as the most successful are those who have learned to be innovative in their organization and management of: • People • New markets • Innovative financing • New and sustainable materials • Innovative technologies

  14. The Global Marketplace for Design & Construction Services Trends • Integration: Planning, Arch., Eng., Construction, Facility Manage. • Increasing Globalization & International Trade • Improved Management Techniques • Technology: Integrated IT Systems (BIM) • Faster, Lower cost, Better Quality, Safe & Secure, Sustainable • Comprehensive Project Delivery Systems

  15. Innovative Technologies (Robotics)

  16. Holistic Approach (Dubai) http://www.dubaitourism.ae/Map/default.asp

  17. Holistic Approach (Dubai) http://www.theworld.ae/videotour.html

  18. Innovation

  19. Questions?

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