The Construction Industry: The Way Forward
Master construction industry trends, sustainability practices, and technological innovations shaping the future of building and infrastructure.
Master construction industry trends, sustainability practices, and technological innovations shaping the future of building and infrastructure.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Construction Management Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand construction industry history and development
Analyze current trends including sustainability and urbanization
Evaluate technological innovations in construction
Identify strategies for industry transformation
Assess impacts of digital technologies on construction practices
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
3.2 Hours PreRecorded video
5 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the evolution and future direction of the construction industry. Students learn about critical industry characteristics, global trends, and technological innovations reshaping construction practices. The curriculum covers key topics including aging infrastructure, sustainability, urbanization, workforce challenges, and emerging technologies like BIM, AI, and digital twins. The course emphasizes both industry-wide transformation strategies and company-level adaptations needed to address modern construction challenges.
Introduction
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Trends in the Construction Industry
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Transformations Needed: Industry and Government Level
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Transformations Needed: Companies Level
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
New and Rising Innovative Technologies
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Expert in Construction Management and Assistant Professor at Columbia University
Dr. Ibrahim Odeh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at Columbia University, where he also serves as the director of research and founder of the Global Leaders in Construction Management (GLCM) initiative. His work primarily focuses on assisting leading construction firms with strategic management tasks, including business development, infrastructure analysis, and market entry strategies. Dr. Odeh has collaborated with major firms such as Skanska, AECOM, and Turner on various consulting projects.In addition to his research, Dr. Odeh teaches several courses related to construction engineering and management, including "Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control" and "Construction Project Management." He is recognized for his contributions to education, having been nominated for the 2016 Presidential Award for Outstanding Teaching at Columbia University.Dr. Odeh holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a focus on Construction Management from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MBA with an emphasis on Finance from the University of St. Thomas. He is actively involved in advisory roles with organizations such as the World Economic Forum and has received numerous awards for his innovative teaching methods.
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