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Member Viewpoint

Macro Observations on Construction as a Business – Better But Not Great

This Member Viewpoint takes a macro look at the construction industry and compares its performance to all non-farm industries, of which it is a part.

Evolving Artificial Intelligence (AI) Challenges and Risks in Construction

AI is not just a defining theme across all sectors of society. It likely represents a major inflection point in how the architecture, design, engineering, and construction industries work and the nature of the work they do.

Systems Thinking in the Construction Industry

The industry has identified systems thinking as a key future competency.

Understanding Safety Culture in the Construction Industry

A safety culture can be defined as β€œan all-employee system of shared beliefs, practices, and attitudes that exist In an organization that shapes behavior and drives the way in which all work is performed.”

Rethinking the Construction Education System

This paper focuses on construction education as opposed to engineering education since I believe construction education presents some special challenges and opportunities.

Reflections on Trends Likely to Accelerate

With a President-elect recently declared in the U.S. to conclude the 2020 election, I thought it now appropriate to reflect on four tends that are likely to strengthen or accelerate.

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