The US Construction Industry is a vital part of the US economy; it is a microcosm of the economic system, accounting for 8% of the GDP. It employs about 6 million people and is considered the second largest goods-producing industry in the US. The industry is highly competitive and has slim profit margins. It hasn’t reached its full potential because of its traditional or old ways which seems to still linger, irrespective of its recent, gradual, acceptance of innovation. Prior to this turn of events, industry showed a lot of reluctance in accepting innovation through technological changes, especially when it needed it most. This pushed it into facing various quality related issues. The industry lacked automation where it needs it most; building elements or components such as bricks and nails are still being fixed and laid-up, one at a time; design teams still work in silos with reduced collaboration. These issues have raised some concern which has caught the attention of various aca...
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