The Construction Industry The Way Forward
This final course in the specialization 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.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
-Understand the overall history of construction industry
-Analyze the optimal ways to respond to the opportunities and challenges brought by current industrial trends such as aging infrastructure, climate change, sustainability trends and tools, the rise of urbanization, and an aging/shrinking workforce
-Recognize the importance of collaborating with governments and public officials in pursuit of industry transformation
-Comprehend the rising technological trends in the AEC industry and give examples of how to apply technology to the construction industry
Construction Industry Overview, Sustainability in the Construction Industry, Building Information Modeling and Technology Trends in Construction
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Introduction
Week 2
Trends in the Construction Industry
Week 3
Transformations Needed: Industry and Government Level
Week 4
Transformations Needed: Companies Level
Week 5
New and Rising Innovative Technologies
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Please give some lectures by industry professionals who are working in big companies.
A very insightful course with lots of relevant information on the present state and future of the Construction Industry. I plan to go over this particular course a second time.
it was perfecr course but it had a lot of hard words and i had too use dictionary...tnx a lot
after completing 1st and 2nd course of this specialization, i started this course and understood it completely. looking forward to complete other courses
