{"product_id":"9781394216383","title":"Transforming the Construction Industry with Blockchain Enhancing Efficiency, Transparency, and Collaboration","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTransforming the Construction Industry with Blockchain\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEnhancing Efficiency, Transparency, and Collaboration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJames Harty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Construction \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApply a transformative new technology to construction projects with this timely guide\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blockchain is one of the most transformative technologies to emerge in the twenty-first century. But Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning will also have a profound impact in construction in equal measure. Both will influence how digitalization is applied and how these new technologies are addressed with an identifiable skills gap in their implementation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a decentralized digital ledger to ensure that information stored across numerous computers cannot be altered, it provides a fully transparent and secure way of storing and sharing information. \u003ci\u003eTransforming the Construction Industry with Blockchain \u003c\/i\u003eprovides a comprehensive overview of this technology and its applications in construction and the building trades. Beginning with an overview of basic blockchain principles and then moving to construction-specific applications, it provides a range of strategies by which construction professionals can increase and streamline their collaborations with other stakeholders and create smarter, more transparent projects. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTransforming the Construction Industry with Blockchain\u003c\/i\u003e readers will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase studies throughout showing blockchain at work in construction projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed discussion of topics including improving data flows on construction projects, reducing sub-contracts and misaligned workflows, and many more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance for using blockchain to encourage sustainable and ethically-sourced design and construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTransforming the Construction Industry with Blockchain\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for all construction professionals or potential stakeholders in building projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Harty, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a Lecturer at KEA, Copenhagen School of Design \u0026amp; Technology, Denmark. He has taught numerous subjects within architectural technology and construction management over the last two decades, and his research focuses on mapping virtual worlds onto reality and other technological advances. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 April 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394216383\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e272\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44380810084492,"sku":"9781394216383","price":83.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394216383.jpg?v=1780158129","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781394216383","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}