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Managing Construction Technology
People, Process, and Product
Kurt Maldovan (Author), Chitwan Saluja (Author), Vincent Testa (Author), Brian Tracy (Author), Marty Turner (Author)
9781119881704, Wiley
Hardback, published 23 June 2025
256 pages
25.6 x 18 x 2 cm, 0.703 kg
Maximizes construction success with practical guidance on managing emerging technologies in the AEC industry In a rapidly evolving industry, effective management of construction technology is no longer optional — it is essential. Managing Construction Technology: People, Process, and Product delivers the insights and frameworks necessary to navigate the complex landscape of digital innovation in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) fields. Emphasizing the need for a holistic approach that focuses on process improvements alongside technology deployment, the book guides readers through evaluating, implementing, and optimizing both existing and emerging technologies, including BIM, VDC, robotics, and AR/VR. Written by a team of experienced industry professionals, Managing Construction Technology offers actionable strategies to enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustained success. Step by step, the authors equip AEC stakeholders with tools to assess the cost-benefit balance of technology investments, craft systems for ongoing evaluation, and foster collaboration across project teams. Throughout the book, detailed management principles and diverse case studies help readers gain a comprehensive understanding of digital transformation tailored to various project types and organizational structures. Providing a detailed blueprint for embracing technological innovation, Managing Construction Technology Managing Construction Technology: People, Process, and Product is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in construction technology, BIM, and digital project management within architecture, engineering, and construction management programs. It is also an invaluable reference for contractors, developers, architects, engineers, technology managers, and other professionals in the AEC industry.
Foreword by Stephen Devito vii Acknowledgments ix Preface xi 1 Introduction 1 2 The Construction Tech Landscape 9 3 Taking the Leap 39 4 Digital Design 69 5 Reality Augmentation 87 6 Data Governance 111 7 Business Intelligence 131 8 Prefabrication and Modular 155 9 Automation and Robotics 175 10 Jobsite Connectivity 199 11 All Things AI 211 12 Summary and Concluding Thoughts 225 References 233 Index 237
Subject Areas: Civil engineering, surveying & building [TN]
