Winds of change are blowing in Construction. It is one of the most important sectors in the economy: in the European Union there are three million companies dedicated to construction, which contribute 9% of the gross domestic product (GDP) and generate 18 million direct jobs. , according to data from the European Construction Sector Observatory (ECSO).
However, “in the coming years the sector will have to face great challenges such as digitization, the shortage of qualified labor and the ecological transition,” says Pau F. Aldomà, CEO of ZIGURAT Institute of Technology, a pioneering online institution in Masters and postgraduate degrees in engineering, architecture and tech management.
In this scenario of change, justified by the need to build in a more sustainable way, it will be crucial for professionals to be agile when it comes to adapting to upcoming trends through specialized higher education that provides them with the necessary tools to overcome current challenges. and future challenges of the sector.
Construction has been an industry resistant to change and marked by the complexity of its processes and the lack of standardization. But digitization has arrived, unstoppable, in all sectors, which represents a challenge that implies a significant initial investment and a cultural and mentality change.
To lead this moment of transition, skilled technical profiles in the application of new technologies and information management through methodologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) will be essential. This methodology makes it possible to manage the flow of information in a collaborative and digital way during all construction stages, which makes it possible to optimize costs and the efficiency of projects and operations.
With the Master’s in BIM Management or the International Master’s in BIM Management in Civil Engineering and GIS from the ZIGURAT Institute of Technology, it is possible to master the fundamentals of BIM in one year in an innovative, collaborative, online way and with the most cutting-edge software on the market. With this training, the student will acquire knowledge that will allow them to confidently address the present and future challenges of digitization.
Sustainable construction could reduce the CO2 produced by the sector by up to 84 gigatons by 2050, according to the UN. Sustainability is a priority in construction, one of the most polluting sectors on the planet. Professionals with knowledge of sustainability and circular economy will be in high demand; according to the International Labor Organization (ILO), there would be 6.5 million jobs by 2030. The first and only training offer on the market that combines construction, sustainability and the circular economy is the Master’s Degree in Sustainable and Circular Construction from the ZIGURAT Institute of Technology . A completely revolutionary program that trains to respond to the needs of the sector based on regenerative design and material reuse strategies.
Another alternative is the International Master’s Degree in Air Conditioning (HVAC) with Energy Efficiency, focused on the design of air conditioning installations for building and industrial projects, with the aim of improving their energy efficiency.
The shortage of qualified labor in construction is due to several factors, among which are the lack of skills in new technologies and work methods. This situation generates several associated problems such as increased costs, project delays and lower productivity and quality.
The negative effects of this situation can be alleviated thanks to the application of Lean Construction Management, a management methodology that is based on the principles of efficiency and elimination of waste in the construction industry. In this way, it is able to maximize the efficiency of available labor and achieve better results with fewer resources.
ZIGURAT’s International Master’s in Construction Project Management allows you to acquire the skills and abilities necessary to manage construction projects in an increasingly demanding industry. From the hands of leading professionals in the sector, students learn to apply the most appropriate methodologies for each phase of the life cycle of a project.
