b'CONSTRUCTION PRIORITIES: TECHNOLOGYtimeline and objectives. It cannot be emphasized enough how important it is to have good data that can be transferred effectively between all project phases throughout the project lifecycle, agrees Kneifati. This is a crucial element for the successful implementation of construction technologies. And without good data, we cant optimize our workflows or make informed decisions that impact the projects bottom line.A PATH FOR INDUSTRIALIZED CONSTRUCTIONContractors are at various stages in their industrialized construction journey. For the revolution to gain momentum, it is crucial to educate the industry on the value of todays emerging construction technologies, says Kneifati. We need to make sure everyone involved in the project, from architects and engineers to contractors and manufacturers, has the necessary skills and knowledge to detection, and coordinating constructionconnected via shared platforms caneffectively use these tools. This requires activities before shovels are in facilitate collaboration among projectongoing training and education programs the ground.stakeholders, keeping everyone on theto keep everyone up to speed on the same page and working towards thelatest technologies and best practices.Indeed, says Kneifati, To truly unlocksame goals.the full potential of industrializedIts also a journey that benefits from construction, we need to integrate it withTaking BIM to the next level requiresindustry partnerships, says Gue: virtual design and construction (VDC)people and tech. Says Gue, its aboutCollaboration with partnersclients, and building information modelling (BIM)investing in people with skills in VDC,consultants and suppliersis critical. tools so construction teams can designoperations and data analytics whileIndustrialization often requires trust and and visualize building components in aensuring they are working with usefulexperimentation, and having partners 3D digital environment before they data: Clean, consistent and data-richwho share the same vision is essentialare manufactured. BIM is crucial. The more data you have,to success.the more opportunities arise, and By bringing greater accuracy, insightsthe better standardized the data, theAn industrialized construction revolution and speed to the VDC and BIMsmoother the process.process, project teams are betteris taking shape. With it comes equipped to spot potential issues,Having access to reliable data is centralopportunities for builders to invest instreamline the manufacturing processto advancing the design and planningthe people, skills and technologiesand reduce overall project costsprocess and aligning constructionthat will help them keep pace in aand waste. Moreover, BIM programstechnologies toward the projectsfast-evolving field.BUILDERSDIGEST Quarter 3202425'