Readings

Hi All,

Sidney has prepared a reading list to help you with your coursework, you can download the complete set here.

Below is a list of what is included and a brief summary of what you can expect:

2017-JBKnowledge-ConTech-Report.pdf

Presents background on some of the technical requirements for technology innovation in the construction industry.

99330-BRE-Briefing-Paper-blockchain-A4-20pp-WEB.pdf

Briefing on Blockchain technology and its application to construction.

Arup_Emerging-Technology-Timeline_2017.pdf

Presents potential timelines for development roadmaps of various technologies.

balfour-beatty-innovation-2050.pdf

Provides an interesting perspective on digital disruption from the point of view of a leading UK contractor [Balfour Beatty].

Christensen_2015_WhatIsDisruptiveInnovation.pdf

A review and reconsideration of what disruptive innovation actually means.

Dowsett_2018_Assessing the implementation of BIM.pdf

Identifies some of the barriers and problems to BIM implementation.

EY_2016_MegatrendsReport.pdf

Review of disruptive technologies in Australian construction industry.

McKinsey_2017_Briefing-Note-Automation-final.pdf

A general review of analytics, artificial intelligence and automation, and their potential impact on work.

RICS_2018_big_data_smart_cities_insight.pdf

Review of smart building technology in building and real estate.

t1438-rr-citb-a_new_reality_report.pdf

Review of virtual reality applied to training in construction.

VDC.pdf

Provides an in depth briefing on virtual design and construction.

Regards