#3 BIM WILL CONTINUE GROWING BIM is again one of the hottest construction technology trends. It comes as no surprise if we take into account that the emergence of an open and highly collaborative data ecosystem is on the way. From a general point of view, BIM will bring more accuracy to the building process...Continue Reading

March 2020 #2 CONSTRUCTION SOFTWARE & DATA ECOSYSTEM Real-time collaboration software is already regarded as an essential component of the entire building process. Nevertheless, its impact on the sector is expected to increase substantially soon. It goes without saying that data has played an integral role in this paradigm shift in construction. The emergence of...Continue Reading

March 2020 #1 AUGMENTED REALITY Construction World says that although virtual reality has been an emerging trend over the past few years, it’s quickly growing outdated – especially when compared to augmented reality uses and benefits. This is the ability to visualize the real world through a camera lens. It’s something that’s bound to open...Continue Reading

March 2020 From fossil fuel power plants to endless concrete freeways, infrastructure is a primary contributor to the climate crisis. However, by employing the right strategies and technologies, smart infrastructure development can also produce some of the most substantial gains for sustainability. Infrastructure has the ability to shape society’s behaviors — fewer freeways in favor...Continue Reading

February 2020 The total construction projects market in Indonesia in 2018, excluding oil and gas sector, is forecast to reach IDR 451,337 billion (USD 32.2 billion) in 2018—65% would be in the civil area and 35% in the building sector. In addition to that, the overall construction sector in Indonesia continues to thrive with the growth of...Continue Reading

  January 2020 The construction industry is under a significant paradigm shift. When we look back throughout this industry’s history, we notice some great advancements have taken place. If we look into the future of Construction Technology, here are some of the most noteworthy trends experts believe you should expect to see in the construction...Continue Reading

November, 2019 President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has revealed that he has dreams for the new capital bigger than those of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), he wants the soon-to-be developed city in East Kalimantan to be “the best on earth”. While Dubai has sets its sights on becoming the world’s happiest city through...Continue Reading

October, 2019 Where will the investment go and how will international infrastructure players participate? President Joko Widodo understands the link between infrastructure investment and economic growth. When first elected four years ago, he announced a US$350 billion infrastructure plan that promised to remove existing bottlenecks and improve access to infrastructure outside of the main island...Continue Reading

July, 2019 Indonesia’s recently re-elected President Joko Widodo on Sunday outlined his vision for a second term, pledging faster infrastructure development and more investment opportunities to create jobs and growth in Southeast Asia’s biggest economy. Hampered by soft commodity prices, Indonesia has struggled to lift growth above 5% in recent years even amid a boom...Continue Reading

The Indonesian Iron & Steel Industry Association (IISIA) says Indonesia is in big need of investment in the steel industry in order to expand the nation’s steel production capacity. In the years ahead, steel demand is expected to rise strongly in Indonesia on the back of construction and infrastructure projects. Without investment, Indonesia will become...Continue Reading