Disruptive Technologies are Changing Construction
Jose Ureña (MPM '21) realized the potential for new technologies like artificial intelligence and digital twins in the construction industry as part of his research with Master of Project Management (MPM) Associate Director Ahmad Hadavi.
Jul 19, 2021
Jose Ureña was a structural engineering intern in a construction company in the Dominican Republic when he discovered a disconnect between perception and reality. During his time as an undergraduate civil engineering major at Northwestern University, Ureña read reports and statistics that claimed the construction industry was stagnant and in need of a technological revolution. However, on the work site, he saw new technological innovations firsthand.