Overview

Apply a transformative new technology to construction projects with this timely guide The blockchain is one of the most transformative technologies to emerge in the twenty-first century. But Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning will also have a profound impact in construction in equal measure. Both will influence how digitalization is applied and how these new technologies are addressed with an identifiable skills gap in their implementation. Using a decentralized digital ledger to ensure that information stored across numerous computers cannot be altered, it provides a fully transparent and secure way of storing and sharing information. Transforming the Construction Industry with Blockchain provides a comprehensive overview of this technology and its applications in construction and the building trades. Beginning with an overview of basic blockchain principles and then moving to construction-specific applications, it provides a range of strategies by which construction professionals can increase and streamline their collaborations with other stakeholders and create smarter, more transparent projects. Transforming the Construction Industry with Blockchain readers will also find: Case studies throughout showing blockchain at work in construction projects Detailed discussion of topics including improving data flows on construction projects, reducing sub-contracts and misaligned workflows, and many more Guidance for using blockchain to encourage sustainable and ethically-sourced design and construction Transforming the Construction Industry with Blockchain is ideal for all construction professionals or potential stakeholders in building projects.

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Author:   James Harty (KEA ¿ Copenhagen School of Design and Technology)
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.499kg
ISBN:  

9781394216383

ISBN 10:   1394216386
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   01 April 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface x List of Figures xii Biography xiii Chapter 1: Executive Summary 1 How Digitalisation Has Been Adapted into the Construction Sector 3 How Data Will Drive Generative Architecture Quicker Than We Think 3 Chapter 2: Data Handling 7 Data Mining 11 Data Communication 12 Data Filtration 15 Digital Control Room 16 Data Is a Commodity 17 How Information Can Be Filtered and How Blockchain Will Feature Herein 20 Information Revolution versus Intelligence Revolution 21 Digital Impact 22 Chapter 3: Trust/Opportunities 25 Leverage Devices 28 Light Touch for Agility 29 A Sentient Machine 30 Transference of Information 31 Unlocking Bottlenecks 33 Chapter 4: Education, Learning and Reskilling 35 Artificial Intelligence versus Human Intelligence 36 AI Money versus Performance 37 Chapter 5: Risk 41 Chapter 6: Bim 45 Collaborative Trust, Not Technology, Is Integral to This New Method of Working 47 Beyond BIM Level II 48 BIM as Management Rather Than Modelling 56 Bringing Performance into the Design 71 Materials 72 Chapter 7: Performance 75 Designer Reputation 75 Respect 77 Reward (Incentivisation) 82 Internet of Things (IoT) 83 Artificial Intelligence 84 Bots (AKA Robots) 86 Smart Objects 89 Large Language Models 90 Taxonomies (EU Directive) 91 Chapter 8: Better Practices 93 Promoting Motivation 99 Latent Redundancy 100 Remedial Action 101 Insurance Premiums 102 Chapter 9: Blockchain 105 Provenance 108 Cryptocurrencies 109 AECcoin 110 CERTcoin 112 Crypto Currencies, Historical Relevance to Form a Foundation of the Work Required 114 D’APPS, Most Interesting in How Blockchain Will Infiltrate Much of Our Everyday, Which Is Not Appreciated Today as It Should Be 117 Smart Cities, the Culmination of How These New Technologies Will Impact Architecture, Construction and The Whole Building Sector 121 Off-Grid 123 Servicing 124 Chapter 10: Urban Resilience 127 Horses in New York 128 Autonomous Mobility 129 Contracting in General 131 Chapter 11: Case Studies 139 International Terminal Waterloo Station 139 Terminal 5, Heathrow 140 Blox 144 Leadenhall Building 146 Foundation Louis Vuitton 148 Chapter 12: Sustainability 153 Circular Economies 155 Carbon Emissions 159 Certifying Carbon 160 Trading Carbon Credits 161 Trading in Carbon Exchanges 162 Chapter 13: Issues 165 Tokenisation 165 Wallets, DAPPs and Coding 166 Incentivised by the Token System 167 Chapter 14: Vapourised 173 Chapter 15: Dynamics 177 Brooklyn 178 Ground- up 178 Chapter 16: Skills 185 Knowledge 187 Skills 188 Competences 190 Generic Competences 191 Task- based Learning 192 Verifiable Credentials 193 Transactional Skills 194 Alignment as Technical Body 195 Digital Building Passport 195 Chapter 17: Rewarding Performance 197 Performance, Promoting Better Practices 200 Chapter 18: Smart Contracts 203 Smart Contracts, How They Offer Solutions But Also How The Legal Elements Are Against It 209 The Problem Area of Current Contracting 210 The Problem with Digitalisation 211 ‘Build Trust’, Implementation of Blockchain in the Tender Process 213 ‘Build Trust’ and Blockchain 214 ‘Build Trust’ and Smart Contract 216 ‘Build Trust’ and Future Visions 217 ‘BIM Partner’, Implementation of Blockchain with BIM 217 Smart Contracts, the Legal Parameters and Challenges 219 ‘BIM Partner’ and Smart Contracts 220 ‘BIM Partner’ and Future Visions 220 Summary of Analysis 221 The Construction Blockchain 222 Construction Blockchain and Smart Contract 223 Chapter 19: Digital Twins 225 Robotics (Scanning and Clash Detection), The Mechanics of How It Will Be Implemented 228 Chapter 20: Conclusion 229 Disruptive Technologies, How It Will All Settle 230 Project Work 232 All Change 233 Innovation 235 Problem- Based Learning 237 Group Work 238 How Would You Get a Notorious Non-payer To Step Up to the Plate? 238 References 241 Index 255

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James Harty, PhD, is a Lecturer at KEA, Copenhagen School of Design & Technology, Denmark. He has taught numerous subjects within architectural technology and construction management over the last two decades, and his research focuses on mapping virtual worlds onto reality and other technological advances.

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