AUGUST 2022CONSTRUCTIONBUSINESSREVIEW.COM9it can produce cleaner edges with an excavator. The added value lies in being able to provide owed services to the client more quickly. In the end, time will be saved--and time is money. The question of "return on investment" stands behind every investment and always requires closer attention.People and TechnologyIn 2015, STRABAG created a digital unit in the area of 3D mapping, which takes care of geodata acquisition, mass data evaluation, and data provision.If we look at the topic of geospatial data, we also have to look at the construction process. Geodata is not only a constant companion in the lifecycle of a building, but is also an accompanying process in the construction phase, from calculation up to accounting. It is easy to see that there is a lot of potential for optimisation in this area. STRABAG 3D Mapping Services have made this their business and nowadays integrate new mapping technologies worldwide while being a service provider for data acquisition and data analysis for geodata on the internal and external market.Because of modern technologies such as mobile mapping systems or UAVs, construction sites and the associated processes can not only be executed more quickly, but also in a more structured manner through clear databases. But as we all know, know; the core of success never lies in technologies alone. Every revolutionary technology is only as good as the people behind it. Years of experience with technologies and handling of mass data are the basis of success for any innovation division of a company.The employees' competence matters the most for the future of the construction industry. New qualification requirements, new functions, new workplaces are created. The Bigger PictureAt the same time, we must look ahead and think about what the organisational structure of construction companies will look like in ten or twenty years. You don't gather experience overnight. One of the biggest topics will be Artificial Intelligence (A.I.). Even if we start out yet, A.I. is developing rapidly and will strongly influence the entire industry as well as our private environment. Opportunities will arise, as will risks. In spite of it all, the one who is well placed is the one who keeps trying and who is able to see the bigger picture. It is not just aboutfinding new technologies, the addedvalue behind the process must befocused onCONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND THE NEW WORLD
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