October - 2019CONSTRUCTIONTECHREVIEW.COM6The construction industry has always been one of the top revenue-generating industries in the world. Today, technology is affecting it like never before. Right from cloud-based collaboration and the development of digital twin technology to super-materials, robots, wearable tech, and even artificial intelligence, an incredible array of developments are helping to improve the construction landscape.For the year 2019, robots are rapidly moving from science fiction to reality and are beginning to enter construction space in a number of areas, from autonomous rovers that can increase efficiency and detail of site inspections to mechanical arms that automate highly repetitive like tying reinforcing bar and bricklaying, the robotic revolution is all set to gain traction. Building on this progress, the rise of artificial intelligence is also beginning to have a profound impact on construction. From the significant leaps taken in concepts like the predictive design at the project planning stage, to the rise of intelligent buildings that quickly learn how to operate them and serve their occupants over time. Though fraught with challenges an inherently disruptive, the increase in automation with the help of robots and AI will give construction the efficiency, productivity, and safety breakthroughs it has sought for decades. The rise of several path-breaking technologies in recent years has spurred the inception of many vendor firms across the globe dedicated to bridging traditional construction enterprises with the best of what the world of technology has to offer. The trend has prompted our editorial board to conduct an extensive study of leading vendors firms globally. This edition of the magazine features Germany-based NOVA Building IT, which is playing a revolutionary role in enabling the construction industry to take advantage of the cloud to transform their manual processes. We hope the holistic solutions being deployed by some of the innovative firms that are featured in the magazine will immensely benefit construction firms in the quest of ideal vendors.Do let us know your thoughts.Michael Rosario Managing Editorconstructiontechreview.comThe New Era in ConstructionCopyright © 2019 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Editorial StaffDavid VincentFred SmithKevin DavisFredrick GallowayJames FerrerRose D. WilsonManaging EditorMichael Rosario*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffVisualizersSalesJohn GothamAnnie MathewsJames D. Phillipsannie@constructiontechreview.comContact Us:Phone:510-996-5173Email:sales@constructiontechreview.comeditor@constructiontechreview.commarketing@constructiontechreview.com October - 07 - 2019, Vol 02 Issue 08 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to Construction Tech ReviewVisit www.constructiontechreview.com
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