Understanding Blockchain in Construction - Couverture rigide

Maciel, Abel

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1032854642 ISBN 13 : 9781032854649

Editeur : Routledge, 2026

Synopsis

Understanding Blockchain in Construction: A Practical Guide is an essential resource that offers a comprehensive exploration of the transformative impact of blockchain technology in the construction industry. This book serves as a foundational reference, detailing how blockchain technology is the cornerstone for data-driven digital processes in the built environment, often referred to as the 'golden thread'. It aims to satisfy the growing need for knowledge and understanding among professionals in the enterprise, business, and information systems sectors of the construction industry, addressing both current capability needs and future opportunities.

This new addition to the Routledge Understanding Construction Series is a valuable resource for anyone in the construction industry looking to grasp how the data technology, blockchain, can revolutionize their work. In simple terms, it explains how blockchain can make construction projects more efficient, transparent, and sustainable. The book is filled with real-life examples showing how blockchain can help in various aspects of construction, like strict accountability to project safety rules and environmental standards, protecting architects' and engineers' original designs, and improving communication and data sharing between different software platforms used in construction. It's written in an easy-to-understand way, making it perfect for both beginners and experts. Essentially, this book is like a roadmap, guiding construction professionals through the exciting new world of blockchain, helping them stay updated and make their projects more effective and future-proof.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Dr. Abel Maciel is a practicing architect and Associate Professor at University College London (UCL). At UCL, he teaches courses on digital engineering management and digital transformation. His research interests encompass, Digital Twins, Computational Design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Distributed Ledger Technology (Blockchain). Additionally, he serves as the Director of Design Computation Ltd, a specialized consultancy based in London, where his primary focus lies in the development and delivery of complex Building Information Modelling and Digital Twins, Programmatic Design, Digital Fabrication, and the exploration of emerging digital technologies for design, including Distributed Ledger Technologies.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Routledge
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1032854642
• ISBN 13: 9781032854649
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 182
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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