October - 2019CONSTRUCTIONTECHREVIEW.COM6Revolutionary changes do not come along very often in the construction industry, and when they do, usually a confluence of those changes pushes the industry forward. Modular construction, sometimes also known as off-site construction, is one of those transformations. Today, several pivotal aspects are driving this industry forward. One is the increasing use of digital models paired with fabrication methodologies. New `making' techniques such as additive manufacturing and 3D printing, robotics both on and off the job sites, numerical-controlled technologies, and laser scanning for field verification are some of the significant influencers. In addition, there are economic and cultural factors that are pushing the shift to modular construction. During and after the recession, construction capacity was destroyed since millions of construction workers were out of work. Construction was at rock bottom, and architects were working at a below-breakeven cost to keep the lights on. Five years after the recession, as design and construction vitality returned, the capacity to support it no longer existed in its previous form. So with the combination of technology breakthroughs, fewer workers, economic shifts, and increased cost to skilled trades, the demand for modular construction has only grown more critical. Amid these exciting developments in the construction landscape, Construction Tech Review presents this edition of the magazine featuring some of the most prominent firms around the globe that are transforming the construction arena with their innovative modular building technologies and unparalleled initiatives. We hope the state-of-the-art solutions offered by the featured companies as well as valuable CXO standpoints from industry thought leaders help you get a better picture of where the building landscape is currently and where it is headed.Let us know your thoughts!Michael Rosario Managing Editorconstructiontechreview.comThe Next Building Will Be Manufactured, Not BuiltCopyright © 2019 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Editorial StaffDavid VincentFred SmithKevin DavisFredrick GallowayJames FerrerRose D. WilsonManaging EditorMichael Rosario*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffVisualizersSalesJohn GothamAndrew D`souzaJames D. Phillipsandrew@constructiontechreview.comContact Us:Phone:510-996-5173Email:sales@constructiontechreview.comeditor@constructiontechreview.commarketing@constructiontechreview.com October - 21 - 2019, Vol 02 Issue 09 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to Construction Tech ReviewVisit www.constructiontechreview.com
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