Columbia University - The Construction Industry: The Way Forward
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The Construction Industry: The Way Forward at Coursera Overview
Duration | 6 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
The Construction Industry: The Way Forward at Coursera Highlights
- Shareable Certificate Earn a Certificate upon completion
- 100% online Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
- Course 5 of 5 in the Construction Management Specialization
- Flexible deadlines Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
- Beginner Level
- Approx. 6 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: English
The Construction Industry: The Way Forward at Coursera Course details
- 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.
- In the 2nd part of the course, Professor Odeh will give an overview of 10 mega trends that are making us change the way we think about construction. Furthermore, Professor Odeh will discuss the main role of three levels on what needs to be done: an industry collaborative effort and role; a government role; and last but not least a company role. In this discussion, Professor Odeh will also touch base on several technological and innovative trends that are rising in our construction industry.
The Construction Industry: The Way Forward at Coursera Curriculum
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
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