JUNE 20196 The construction industry, as we know it, has dramatically changed in the last two decades. Technology is redefining the way the construction landscape operates. Traditional workflows in the office and work-site, for one, are being automated. Pen and paper designing, for one, is being replaced by building information modeling software. Various other tasks such as brick layering, welding, material handling, packing, dispensing, and cutting and packing that were previously physically carried out by laborers, is now done by automated equipment and systems. Technology is not only improving productivity and reducing project delays, but also enhancing the quality of buildings and improving safety, working conditions, and environmental compatibility. That being said, there are a number of emerging trends such as telematics, IoT, augmented reality, 3D printing, and robotics that are set to disrupt the construction landscape. With telematics, fleet managers will be able to keep track of the different equipment used on a job site. IoT too has significant potential in redefining the way construction businesses can manage their equipment and inventory. With the Internet, resources and materials can be better pooled together to increase efficiency and to reduce underutilization. IoT can also be used for creating a safer work environment. Safety is of the utmost concern for the construction industry, and GPS tracking and real-time alerts provided by leveraging IoT can be used to improve the safety of assets while keeping track of their usage. Given the capability of 3D printing machines to produce larger parts with multiple materials, it will not be too long before 3D printers that operate 24/7, with less labor, and repeatable quality, replace the traditional manufacturing techniques used to produce everything from plumbing fixtures to concrete panels.As a multitude of such technologies is set to nurture the growth of the construction landscape, APAC CIO Outlook has taken up the responsibility of examining and analyzing some of the promising solutions developed by market leaders. This edition of the magazine brings to you a list of organizations that offer state-of-the-art construction technologies and solutions that assist stakeholders in accelerating their business, along with articles from industry experts that reflect their insights, experiences, and suggestions to peers. We hope the valuable in-depth information and the novel solutions from leading as well as emerging companies featured in this publication will help you in making informed decisions for your business endeavors.Let us know your thoughts!Annie Johnson To subscribe to APACCIOOutlookVisit www.apacciooutlook.comArt & GraphicsAmelia StewartJohn GothamToby LangtonJie Ch'angManaging EditorAnnie JohnsonEditorialRise of the Technology-Driven Construction LandscapeSenior WritersLane Adams Clara MathewRoyce D'SouzaEditorialAlfred MardinLouis BeckerRachael ClarkRoy ChowDai ShihKenny PeruzziCopyright © 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.JUNE - 24 - 2019, Volume 05 - Issue - 28 ( ISSN 2644-2876 ) Published by ValleyMedia Inc.*"Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staff"Emailsales@apacciooutlook.comeditor@apacciooutlook.commarketing@apacciooutlook.comContact usPhone: +1 510.996.5168Fax: 510-894-8405Annie JohnsonManaging Editoreditor@apacciooutlook.com
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