"Knowledge isn't like a diamond… It's
more like a piece of twisted metal in a junkyard… that suddenly
takes on value, because it happens to match the right hole in your roof."
– Weinberger, 2005
Construction
too is like a twisted metal; your effort is of value only if you have the right
people, the right resources and right clients at the right time. The building
industry is full of multi-disciplinary activities and it involves many groups
of people like clients, architects, consultants, contractors, sub -
contractors, suppliers, specialists, financiers etc.
One
of the most crucial aspects of the Construction process is managing the 3 Cs
among people:
1)
Co-ordination
2)
Communication
3)
Control
Today,
the Information Technology has empowered the Construction industry; creating new opportunities to introduce new methodologies of work at a construction site. I
believe that over a period of time, we will witness the following major
changes:
• Just
like we use digital images of photographs, we would use digital drawings of
hard copies on site.
•
BIM and simulation technology provide a clear understanding of each and every
stage of construction. This would be easy for both skilled and unskilled staff
to understand the project. It will also offer the capability to instantly
modify drawings, specifications and estimate. This would minimize discrepancies
and disputes related to drawings in the project.
•
We would have a centralized supervision and monitoring system; to monitor
progress of all sites from a central office.
•
Procuring and managing construction material, tracking, quality checks,
payments, billing, costing and programming would be faster and more reliable.
•
Communication system like messages, email, fax, video conferencing, electronic
network, data exchange and multimedia tools will be a click away.
•
Construction materials would be produced in strict computerized controlled
systems. Construction would be carried out by hi-tech computerized equipments
and processes e.g. RMC, concrete pumps, construction lifts, pre- cast
machineries etc. This may not ensure speedy construction but would ensure
durability and longevity to the buildings.
•
Less is more! People may enjoy smart-working and not hard-working systems. They
may work with increased knowledge, positive attitude; learn new skills,
perceptions and behaviour thus taking the industry for a better tomorrow.
IT
has already become a part of the construction industry; but being embraced
slowly, especially by developing countries. This is due to many reasons. But
out of many, I strongly believe that an unwillingness to invest in training,
awareness of new, state-of-the-art technology, myths about the Internet and its
data security are a few of the main hurdles for IT revolution to take place in
Construction.
As
it is said, ‘slow and steady wins the race’; my beliefs are
strong. Do you also believe that we are at the edge of a new revolution in
our Construction industry? If yes, then say yes to Architectural Management and
keep up your contributions in the industry!
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