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Learner Reviews & Feedback for The Construction Industry: The Way Forward by Columbia University

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About the Course

This final course in the specialization provides an introduction on types of the construction projects as well as the main concern of the productivity challenge in the construction industry. Through case studies, you will learn the industry characteristics and its unique environment that led to such productivity performance as well as touch base on other several examples of challenges we are facing internally in the industry. In the 2nd part of the course, Professor Odeh will give an overview of 10 mega trends that are making us change the way we think about construction. Furthermore, Professor Odeh will discuss the main role of three levels on what needs to be done: an industry collaborative effort and role; a government role; and last but not least a company role. In this discussion, Professor Odeh will also touch base on several technological and innovative trends that are rising in our construction industry. By the end of this course, you will be able to: -Understand the overall history of construction industry -Analyze the optimal ways to respond to the opportunities and challenges brought by current industrial trends such as aging infrastructure, climate change, sustainability trends and tools, the rise of urbanization, and an aging/shrinking workforce -Recognize the importance of collaborating with governments and public officials in pursuit of industry transformation -Comprehend the rising technological trends in the AEC industry and give examples of how to apply technology to the construction industry...

Top reviews

VS

Jul 11, 2022

incredible, really great stuff to learn everything about the construction industry.

AA

Aug 23, 2021

after completing 1st and 2nd course of this specialization, i started this course and understood it completely. looking forward to complete other courses

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By Václav C

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Mar 29, 2021

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By فاطمة م ا ع

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Dec 16, 2022

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By Wesley C W

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Jan 14, 2022

This was very informative and full of valuable information about construction project management. The professor is very smart and is an expert at his field. However, I had an extremely difficult time listening to his (thick) accent while trying to follow the lecture. I could barely understand him to the point I was getting annoyed.

By Josef B

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Sep 21, 2022

Excellent course. Very informative and educational. I only gave 4 stars as in some presentations it was difficult to see some graphics. For example White text in a yellow background was very difficult toread. Some graphics were too small as well. These comments are for the entire Construction Management Course.

By amir l d a

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Oct 23, 2021

it was perfecr course but it had a lot of hard words and i had too use dictionary...tnx a lot

By Martinez B

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Nov 14, 2022

This is 5-star information, the volume is why I gave it a 4

By Rahul G

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Dec 16, 2023

good information and education

By Kashish C C

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Sep 21, 2024

helpful videos and quiz

By Yasmin V

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Jan 11, 2025

informative. Thank you

By Gerges G G

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Jun 26, 2022

Great Course ..

By Wai Y

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Jul 21, 2025

GOOD

By Diane V A

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Aug 1, 2021

ALL 5 courses were assigned to me at the same time. This does not fit the schedule that I set for each of the courses to be taken in a staggered manner. All assignments are due at the same time and there is no way to unenroll from a few of them that I can find in this system.

By Isuru K

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Feb 20, 2022

very basic