DECEMBER -2021CONSTRUCTIONBUSINESSREVIEW.COM6What do a pickup truck, a nail gun, a portable circular saw, a cement mixer truck, and a modern hydraulic excavator all have in common? The obvious answer is that they are tools and equipment commonly found on construction sites today. Another correct answer would be that they are all pieces of construction technology that didn't exist 100 years ago. Likewise, technological advancements are paving the way for digital transformation in the construction industry. Today, there are numerous examples of how technology is revolutionizing this sector.One such technology is 3D printing. 3D printing has been a significant buzz term over the past decade--and for a good reason. Though initially developed for product prototyping purposes, 3D printing technology has advanced to the point where it has emerged as a key player in various industries. While clearly, 3D printing technology has proven beneficial in the medical, aerospace, and tool-making arenas since its inception, there's one other field that's potentially poised to break out: the construction sector. In the construction industry, 3D printing can be used to create construction components or to print almost entire buildings. Construction is well-suited to 3D printing because much of the information required to create an item will be available as a result of the design process, and the industry is already familiar with computer-aided manufacturing. 3D printing, as a construction technology, has the potential to change material sourcing. For prefabrication, materials for a project can be printed and then transported to the job site, ready for use immediately. This can allow getting materials faster and streamline the process by removing extra steps in the middle. 3D printing also makes it possible to print materials right on site, reducing waste and further saving on transportation and storage costs.In this edition of Construction Business Review, we bring you the story of some of the top construction solution providers, service, and consulting companies in the Middle East that deliver the best outcomes for their clients. This edition also offers a combination of thought leadership articles from subject matter experts and exclusive insights from CIOs and CXOs. We hope this edition will provide you with the right assistance in choosing the best construction solution providers, service, and consulting companies according to your requirements.Let us know your thoughts!3D Printing: The Game Changer for Construction IndustryEDITORIALCopyright © 2021 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 EditorRobert Mathews*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffVisualizersSalesVictor Cruz James D. PhillipsSales@constructionbusinessreview.comEmail:sales@constructionbusinessreview.comeditor@constructionbusinessreview.commarketing@constructionbusinessreview.com DECEMBER - 20 - 2021, Vol 01 Issue 08Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to Construction Business ReviewVisit www.constructionbusinessreview.com Robert MathewsManaging Editoreditor@constructionbusinessreview.com
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