Advanced information and communication technologies in construction

Abstract

Currently, construction and real estate are characterized by the intensive creation and use of information and communica-tion technology. The authors of this paper in cooperation with other specialists developed the Construction Technology Platform of the Republic of Lithuania. Information and Communication Technology in Construction is one part of the Platform; it is briefly described in the article. Five main trends of implementation of advanced information and communi-cation technology are analysed by authors in the Platform and in the paper: transformation of the sector of construction and real estate; construction materials, equipment and machinery; construction process; built environment and its management; training, education and adoption of experience. Brief review of intelligent and biometric systems developed by the authors in cooperation with their partners illustrates the aforementioned development trends.