Progress S. Chigangacha – författare

This is an introductory text that focuses on Construction 5.0 (C5.0) which represents the next stage in global construction advancement, and it presents an exciting vision for the future of construction characterised by high efficiency, health and safety, sustainability, and a human-centric focus, where technology complements human skills rather than replacing them. The book employs a simple structure starting with the historical development of C5.0, then the key features, challenges and future prospects for both developed and developing nations, and finally the ethical and training concerns which must be considered when implementing C5.0.C5.0 will involve up-skilling and re-skilling of the construction workforce to work with new technologies, incorporate the human element into all construction processes, improve working conditions, and foster a culture of creativity and innovation. The book explores how C5.0has the potential to accelerate the green and digital transition and contribute to a more resilient and sustainable society and economyprioritises humancentric design, enhances human-machine collaboration, demands safer and more inclusive construction workspaces, promotes a greener economy, and fuels societal transformationemphasises that people and the environment are significant and deserve protection and places both at the heart of all construction processes throughout all the construction project phases.This helpful little book is an essential introduction to a topic that all construction stakeholders must pay attention to if they want to effect the change the industry desperately needs to tackle climate change, productivity and safety challenges whilst putting people first.