Digital Transformation of the Design, Construction and Management Processes of the Built Environment

• Other Authors: Daniotti, Bruno (Editor), Gianinetto, Marco (Editor), Della Torre, Stefano (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer Nature 2020
• Series: Research for Development
• Subjects: Geographical information systems (GIS) & remote sensing; Building construction & materials; Building skills & trades; Computer-aided design (CAD); Engineering; Buildings-Design and construction; Building; Construction; Engineering, Architectural; Computer-aided engineering; Building-Superintendence; Construction industry-Management; Construction superintendence; Remote sensing
• Online Access: OAPEN Library: download the publication; OAPEN Library: description of the publication

This open access book focuses on the development of methods, interoperable and integrated ICT tools, and survey techniques for optimal management of the building process. The construction sector is facing an increasing demand for major innovations in terms of digital dematerialization and technologies such as the Internet of Things, big data, advanced manufacturing, robotics, 3D printing, blockchain technologies and artificial intelligence. The demand for simplification and transparency in information management and for the rationalization and optimization of very fragmented and splintered processes is a key driver for digitization. The book describes the contribution of the ABC Department of the Polytechnic University of Milan (Politecnico di Milano) to R&D activities regarding methods and ICT tools for the interoperable management of the different phases of the building process, including design, construction, and management. Informative case studies complement the theoretical discussion. The book will be of interest to all stakeholders in the building process - owners, designers, constructors, and faculty managers - as well as the research sector.