Course Summary
This course is designed for those who want to learn about the construction industry and its future. It covers innovative technologies, sustainable practices, and new business models that are shaping the industry.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the latest trends and innovations in the construction industry
- Understand the impact of sustainable practices on the industry
- Explore new business models and strategies for success in the industry
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the latest trends and innovations in the construction industry
- Evaluate the impact of sustainable practices on the industry
- Develop new business models and strategies for success in the industry
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of the construction industry
- Interest in learning about new technologies and practices
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures and quizzes
- Peer-reviewed assignments
Similar Courses
- Sustainable Construction
- Construction Project Management
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Elon Musk
- Bjarke Ingels
Related Books
Description
This course 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.
Knowledge
- Construction Industry Overview, Sustainability in the Construction Industry, Building Information Modeling and Technology Trends in Construction
Outline
- Introduction
- Course Overview
- History and Development of Construction Industry
- Common Construction Industry Characteristics
- Internal Challenges of the Industry
- History, Characteristics and Challenges of Construction Industry
- Trends in the Construction Industry
- Ten Examples of the Trends
- Aging in Infrastructure & Gap in Investment
- Climate Change
- Sustainability
- Urbanization
- The Workforce Shortage & Complex Regulation
- Trends
- Transformations Needed: Industry and Government Level
- Transformations Needed to Move Forward
- Industry Transformation on Marketing
- Government Transformation on Regulations and Policies
- Government Transformation on Procurement
- Transformations Needed: Industry and Government Level
- Transformations Needed: Companies Level
- Companies Transformation on Strategy
- Companies Transformation on Workforce
- Companies Transformation on Process and Operation I
- Companies Transformation on Process and Operation II
- Transformations Needed: Companies
- New and Rising Innovative Technologies
- Rising Technology and Materials
- New Technologies Innovation
- Big Data, AI&ML, and 3D printing
- Drones and Robotics
- VR & AR, Digital Twin
- Digital Technologies
- Four Industrial Revolutions & Wrap up
- Global Leader in Construction Management
- New and Rising Innovative Technologies
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the forward-thinking construction industry with this comprehensive course on Coursera. Users rave about the course, citing its practical application and engaging content. However, some users find the course to be too basic and lacking in depth.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Practical applicationPros from User Reviews
- Engaging content
- Useful insights into the industry
- Great for beginners
- Easy to follow
- Good value for money
Cons from User Reviews
- Lacks depth
- Not suitable for advanced learners
- Some sections are repetitive
- Could be more interactive
- Limited hands-on experience
Ibrahim Odeh, Ph.D., MBA
4.7 Raiting
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