Part 2: Best Practices for Managing Digital Risks in Construction
In Part 1 of this blog post, we delved into the concept of digital transformation in construction and identified the key digital risks associated with this transformation. Now, in Part 2, we will discuss best practices to effectively manage these digital risks and provide recommendations for construction companies looking to navigate this landscape seamlessly. […]
Part 1: Understanding Digital Transformation in Construction and Identifying Key Digital Risks
Introduction Digital transformation is no longer a foreign concept in the construction industry. With construction projects growing increasingly complex, the integration of digital technologies has become crucial to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and improve project outcomes. However, these digital advancements also bring forth new risks and challenges that need to be addressed proactively. In this […]
Constructive Curiosity- Women in Construction -Q&A Corner
Q-1 Have you faced any unique challenges as a woman in this industry, and if so, how did you overcome them? How do you think the industry can address and overcome gender-based challenges? As a woman in the construction sector, I have experienced my share of challenges, some of which are unique to this sector. […]
More Women Choosing Leadership Roles in the Construction Industry
We all would agree that the sight of women dominating the gender chart in the architecture, engineering, construction, and operation (AECO) industry is rare.? According to data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2020, “women make up about 10.3% of the construction industry workforce”. This percentage has remained relatively consistent for nearly ten […]
Part 4: Beyond BIM (2018-2022)
Towards the end of the last decade BIM adoption for clash detection, coordination had gained acceptance. Now it was necessary to move beyond this and look at what more can be done using the BIM models. Dimensions of BIM from 3D to 8D were a topic of discussion and a significant number of organizations decided […]
Part 3: Acceptance of BIM (2012-2018)
Phase 1: JIO world – 2014 BIM Modelling services were sought by a leading telecom giant for the construction of an international exhibition and convention centre. Request for Proposal (RFP) was floated, and 5 bids were received. An interesting enhancement in the evaluation criteria was the emphasis on prior work experience, over being just restricted […]
Part 2: Foundation of BIM (2008-2012)
Phase 1: Mumbai Airport – 2008 This mega structure is spread over an area of 5 million sq. ft. The complex design was fully coordinated using 3D BIM models. Excelize team was entrusted with the challenge of showcasing the benefits of BIM adoption for coordination. A Proof-Of-Concept (POC) was conducted for a small […]
Journey of BIM in the Indian AECO Industry
We would like to share the BIM Story in India; through our journey of almost 2 decades. Through a series of articles, we will share India’s BIM story with parallels to Excelize BIM journey. PART 1 The journey of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in India has moved from doubt to acknowledgment to utilizing the higher […]
Safety for the Construction Industry: Are we Building it Up enough?
The bricks of any building, bridge, or any piece of infrastructure are laid by construction workers. No matter how advanced the technologies are involved on site or how efficient are the materials and processes deployed, the quality of construction will continue to depend significantly on the people who work on site. Naturally, it is the […]
The Central Role Of Technology In Post-Pandemic Construction Sites In The USA
The repercussions of COVID-19 are being felt the most in the construction industry. Some construction projects had to be delayed, while some got canceled due to the shortage of supplies such as structural steel and glass that usually comes from Asia. Also, unlike other industries where the workforce can work remotely, construction projects required workers […]