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A large body of research work relevant
to the Engineering and Construction technology is generated each year which does not come
to the attention of Engineering / Procurement / Construction firms. Since no clearing
house activity is available to identify and evaluate this work, its relevance and
potential to improve engineering and construction operations are lost. Opportunities are
missed not due to the lack of technology, but rather for lack of assessment and
appreciation of what is available. The construction industry could profit from knowing
more about emerging technologies and their potential. The
Construction Industry Institute (CII) developed through the Research Team 120a the "Emerging Construction Technologies"
web site as a method for presenting the findings of the research project in a dynamic and
evolving format.
The technologies are divided into
five areas: Civil,
Mechanical, Internet-based, Electrical, and Other. Each technology is presented in fact sheets describing:
The Need, The Technology, The Benefits, Status, Barriers, Points of Contact, and
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