| | NOVEMBER 20196CIOReviewCognitive technologies and simulation-based processes have drastically altered the way construction professionals, architects, and contractors operate. Rather than occupying land and constructing over it for years on end, building owners are able to leverage technologies, prefabrication and modularization techniques, and also carry out eco-friendly processes during actual construction. The result? Aesthetically-pleasing buildings that are completed quickly and don't cause pollution.This turnaround has been made possible due to the construction industry's willingness to embrace cutting-edge technologies. While Building Information Modeling (BIM) has emerged as a significant upgrade over CAD (computer-aided design), cloud and mobile technology--construction-based apps--are providing real-time monitoring, updates, and information, to effectively connect the office, trailer, and job site in the construction cycle. Over the last year or so, drones are also starting to make their presence felt in construction projects. For example, drones can conduct site surveys more rapidly and accurately than a crew on the ground, have the ability to inspect hard-to-reach places such as bridges or around tall buildings; they can also monitor progress on a job site and transmit real-time video footage to the office. Also, drones have proven cheaper than aerial imaging technology. Their high-resolution cameras are able to collect data that can create topographical maps and interactive 3D models, and take volume measurements, providing new perspectives to architects. The influence of virtual reality (VR) on the construction business can't be understated, either. Typically, VR is used in conjunction with BIM to better understand complex projects. Essentially, construction professionals are able to design buildings and leverage VR to actually walk around it. While VR has been largely used to enable project teams to step inside their proposed schemes before construction commences, the technology is expected to find countless new applications soon.Lest we forget, the role played by IoT in building smart homes has been another difference-maker in the construction landscape. With myriad voice assistants and smart appliances finding their way into homes, construction companies are finding ways to leverage the technology into their prefabricated development projects. Clearly, the construction business is poised to gain a lot more from cognitive technologies in the coming years. As such, a number of competent construction technology solution providers are helping landowners, contractors, and architects maximize their investments. In browsing through this listing, your organization stands to identify one such ally.EditorialQuicker, Cleaner, and More AttractiveCopyright © 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.CIOReviewContact Us:Phone:510-230-0395Fax:510-894-8405Email:sales@cioreview.comeditor@cioreview.commarketing@cioreview.com November - 01, 2019, Vol 08, Issue - 84 (ISSN 2644-237X) Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com CIOReviewEditorial StaffAaron PierceCarolynn WaltersDean WinchesterJustin SmithShirley FaithRussell ThomasVisualizersIssac GeorgeJohn Gotham*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffJustin Smith Managing Editoreditor@cioreview.comManaging EditorJustin SmithSalesStephen Thomasstephen.thomas@cioreview.com
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