This final course in the specialization provides an introduction on types of the construction projects as well as the main concern of the productivity challenge in the construction industry. Through case studies, you will learn the industry characteristics and its unique environment that led to such productivity performance as well as touch base on other several examples of challenges we are facing internally in the industry.
The Construction Industry: The Way Forward
The Construction Industry: The Way Forward
This course is part of Construction Management Specialization
Instructor: Ibrahim Odeh, Ph.D., MBA
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Construction Industry Overview, Sustainability in the Construction Industry, Building Information Modeling and Technology Trends in Construction
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There are 5 modules in this course
Welcome to the course. In this module Professor Odeh will give an overview of the construction industry and its history. This will be followed by an exploration of the various characteristics of the construction industry globally as well as common internal challenges.
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4 videos3 readings1 assignment3 discussion prompts1 plugin
The second module highlights ten examples of trends that are reshaping the way we deliver construction projects, such as: aging infrastructure, climate change, sustainability trends and tools, the rise of urbanization, and an aging/shrinking workforce. Along the way, you'll learn the optimal ways to respond to the opportunities and challenges brought by these trends respectively.
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6 videos1 reading1 assignment2 discussion prompts
In this module, Professor Odeh discusses the way forward for the construction industry based on his work with the World Economic Forum. Moreover, Professor Odeh will discuss the importance of collaborating with governments and public officials in pursuit of industry transformation.
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4 videos1 reading1 assignment2 discussion prompts
This module builds on the previous one by digging deeper into the role of companies at the AEC industry by covering the areas of innovative strategy, dealing with the workforce dilemma and culture, as well as business operations and processes.
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4 videos1 reading1 assignment2 discussion prompts
The final module covers rising technological trends in the AEC industry by giving an introduction to topics such as the use of Big Data, machine learning in construction, 3D printing, robotics, virtual/augmented reality, and the rise of Digital Twin. The course concludes by connecting the four industrial revolutions to our modern day construction industry.
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8 videos1 reading1 assignment2 discussion prompts1 plugin
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incredible, really great stuff to learn everything about the construction industry.
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Please give some lectures by industry professionals who are working in big companies.
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after completing 1st and 2nd course of this specialization, i started this course and understood it completely. looking forward to complete other courses
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