Construction Technology: Industry Snapshot

Course details

Technologies like BIM and total robotic stations are helping construction companies save millions of dollars and hundreds of hours on the jobsite. To sustain a competitive advantage in this changing industry, it's important to remain versed in the different construction technologies out there. In this course, learn about some of these new technologies, and how they're altering the future of construction.

Follow James Benham—the CEO of JBKnowledge, Inc.—as he explains how construction science and computer science are merging into one joint field of study. James shares essential terms that you need to know to speak intelligently about topics like the cloud and machine learning. Plus, he dives into topics like the Internet of Things, the evolution of drones, and 3D printing. To wrap up the course, he covers IT budgets, staffing, and investing in research and development.

Learning objectives
Learning about the origins of construction technology
Reviewing essential construction tech terms
Understanding the Internet of Things
Reviewing the evolution of drones
Learning about the 3D printing process
Investing in IT
Investing in research and development

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome
02 - Background

1. The Origins of Construction Technology

03 - The history of construction science
04 - The history of computer science
05 - Sustainable competitive advantage

2. Big Data and Adaptive Technology

06 - Terms you need to know in construction tech
07 - Understanding the Internet of Things
08 - Devices that are part of the Internet of Things

3. Innovation, Technology, and Safety

09 - Evolution of drones
10 - Drones and construction
11 - 3D printing and prefabrication
12 - VR technology
13 - VR applications
14 - AR technology and applications
15 - The importance of safety technology

4. Budgeting, Research, and Development

16 - IT budgets and staffing
17 - Research and development

Conclusion

18 - Next steps