Technology Needs Assessment

Two work processes where developments in technology could improve performance with significant benefit to the industry are 1) on-site information flow (providing drawings, specifications, and other work management information to the labor at the work site) and 2) field materials management (tracking, locating, finding, and distributing the right material to the right location at the right time). (RS173-1, p. 4)

 

Developments in technology have the most potential for improvement and positive impact in CII Knowledge Area – Construction. (RS173-1, p. 5)

Barriers frequently prevent the effective use, implementation, and adoption of new and existing technologies. (RS173-1, p. 10)

A clearly demonstrable and positive benefit to cost ratio is the most important single attribute for a new technology. An ability to improve safety and an ability to replace or augment a shortage of skills in the workforce were also cited as desirable attributes. (RS173-1, p. 7)