{"product_id":"the-construction-technology-handbook-isbn-9781119719953","title":"The Construction Technology Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTired 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?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Construction Technology Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll learn about:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSimple frameworks for making sense of all the new options cropping up\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow software and data work and how they work together to make your job easier and safer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat artificial intelligence really is and how it can help real companies today\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTools that are just over the horizon that will, one day, make your job just a little bit easier\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew and practical resources to help you incorporate an attitude of innovation and technology adoption into your workplace\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for general contractors and subcontractors, \u003ci\u003eThe Construction Technology Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Software 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Software Networks 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Construction Software 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Industrialized Construction 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Applying Artificial Intelligence 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Future Tools 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Innovation and Technology Adoption 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 The Digital Construction Mindset 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 195\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHUGH SEATON\u003c\/b\u003e is General Manager of Adept XR Learning, where he leads a team building virtual and augmented reality software for construction, enterprise, and universities. Hugh is also publisher of the Construction Technology Quarterly, a free companion to this book. He holds a dual MBA from Columbia University and London Business School, as well as certificates in AI, construction delivery, and microservices architectures. Hugh has founded a series of AEC and training startups, and he does non-profit work with the Association of Talent Development, AEC Hackathon, and universities.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor many of us in the construction industry, \"tech\" is a four-letter word. It promises to make our jobs easier, but in reality, we may spend so much time struggling to learn new software that we wonder, is it worth it? And then there's the threat that AI and robots will make our jobs, and our people, obsolete. Sometimes, it feels like it might be better to give up on technology and go all the way back to pen and paper! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Construction Technology Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e shows us that we don't need to return to the stone age to reclaim our confidence. We are already using technology every day, whether we think about it that way or not. New tech tools are just that—tools, and tools are a construction professional's friends. When we shift our thinking, we become more capable. This book is a guide to doing just that. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstruction CEOs and contractors know that pulling buildings out of the ground is hands-on work. We often learn our trades on the job, and we need to be able to see exactly how new tools will fit into what we do. To that end, \u003ci\u003eThe Construction Technology Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e contains: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear explanations of how software actually works\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase studies showing how construction leaders are really using tech\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrameworks that organize emerging technologies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTools to onboard or reject various technology solutions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA look at how new tech will transform the construction industry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the end of the day, it's the vendor's job to make sure we know how to use their product—and this book will help us ask the right questions and move in the right direction as construction and tech evolve together.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork faster, better, and safer by adding new tech tools to your existing toolkit\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the area of technology, the construction industry is just beginning its transformation. Will you be automated out of a job? (You won't.) What tech solutions are worth the money, and how are people using them successfully in the real world? What kind of tech solutions do contractors want and need? How do software, AI, BIM, Prefab, and other technologies work? How will construction look 5, 10, and 20 years from now as new tech explodes? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Construction Technology Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e answers these questions and more, so CEOs, contractors, and construction field professionals in construction can stop wondering and worrying and get back to the business of building the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, you'll learn about: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe basics of software tools, systems, and networking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConstruction management software and other field tech\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBIM and industrialized construction, including automation and manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat artificial intelligence really is and its limits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAI products that you can pick up and use in the near future\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVirtual reality, IoT, and other next-generation tech tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEffective technology management and profitable, practical innovation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll also read real-world case studies, so you can see how construction leaders are using technology in the field today—and how you can follow in their footsteps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990197977317,"sku":"NP9781119719953","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119719953.jpg?v=1761786871","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-construction-technology-handbook-isbn-9781119719953","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}