View Important Policies and System Requirements for this course

INSTRUCTORS: 
Houtan Jebelli, Ph.D.
Qiuchen Lu, Ph.D., M.ASCE, M.CIOB

Purpose and Background

The construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by emerging technologies such as digital twins, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics. These innovations enable real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and automation, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing safety on construction sites. This webinar will provide an overview of how digital twins integrate AI and robotics to optimize design, construction, and operations. Attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge applications, industry case studies, and future trends shaping smart construction and operation and maintenance (O&M) management.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of digital twin technology and its integration with AI and robotics.
• Identify key applications of AI-driven predictive analytics in construction project management.
• Explore how robotics and automation are revolutionizing construction tasks and workforce efficiency.
• Recognize the benefits and challenges of adopting digital twin technology in the construction sector.
• Implement strategies for leveraging AI and digital twin solutions to improve safety, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability in construction projects.

Outline

• Introduction to Digital Twin Technology in Construction
  • Definition and core principles
  • How digital twins integrate with AI and IoT
• AI in Construction Project Management
  • Predictive analytics for risk assessment and scheduling
  • AI-driven decision-making and automation
• Robotics and Automation in Construction
  • Robotics applications: Autonomous vehicles, 3D printing, and drones
  • AI-powered robotic process automation (RPA)
• Case Studies and Real-World Applications
  • Successful implementations of digital twins, AI, and robotics
  • Lessons learned and best practices
• Digital Twin Generation and Common Data Environment
• Use Cases towards 3S (sustainable, smart, resilient) Built Environments
• Future Trends and Challenges
  • Emerging innovations in digital construction
  • Challenges in adoption and implementation strategies
• Q&A and Interactive Discussion

Who Should Attend?

Civil engineers, construction managers, BIM specialists, project managers, technology leaders, and researchers.

How to Earn Your PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion

To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short on-line post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 365 days of course purchase.

How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?

1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]