Description
Book SynopsisTired of new software that doesn't seem to work in the field? Ready to get your teams up to speed and productive with the latest tools? The Construction Technology Handbook takes a ground up, no jargon look at technology in the construction industry. From clear, quickly grasped explanations of how popular software actually works to how companies both large and small can efficiently try out and onboard new tools, this book unlocks new ways for construction field teams, firm owners, managers, leaders, and employees to do business. You'll learn about: Simple frameworks for making sense of all the new options cropping upHow software and data work and how they work together to make your job easier and saferWhat artificial intelligence really isand how it can help real companies todayTools that are just over the horizon that will, one day, make your job just a little bit easierNew and practical resources to help you incorporate an attitude of innovation and technology adoption into your workplace Perfect for general contractors and subcontractors, The Construction Technology Handbook also belongs on the bookshelves of construction technology vendors and construction workers who want to better understand the needs of the construction industry and the inner workings of construction technology, respectively.
Table of ContentsForeword ix
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Chapter 2 Software 25
Chapter 3 Software Networks 49
Chapter 4 Construction Software 69
Chapter 5 Industrialized Construction 93
Chapter 6 Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence 101
Chapter 7 Applying Artificial Intelligence 123
Chapter 8 Future Tools 141
Chapter 9 Innovation and Technology Adoption 161
Chapter 10 The Digital Construction Mindset 187
Bibliography 191
About the Author 193
Index 195
