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Table of Contents - Systematized References (December 2020)

0 Global socio-economic, geo-political developments affecting AEC (indirectly)

1 (Advance) planning; short- & long-term strategies

1.a Businesses (economy sectors) / projects

1.c Sustainability; Green future – opportunity to address climate change

2 Open communication & collaboration

3 Procedures of shifting workflows

3.b Remote work; Work from home (WFH)

3.f Financials; cashflow/ Contracts/ Litigations

4 Health & safety (of all, including employees)

5 Management of employees (in crisis)

6 Adoption of (new) technologies

6.a Virtual communication & collaboration (Zoom, BIM360, etc.), Virtual site inspections, AR/VR etc.

6.b Robotics, Automation, Mobile Unmanned Systems (MUS); 3D printing (additive manufacturing); etc.

6.c Smart buildings: IT+OT; IoT, digital twin, big data – analytics & processing, sensors, AI, proptech, etc.

6.d Other concepts (VDC, management, blockchain, smart contracts); etc.

6.e COVID-19 related solutions (for public); contact tracing, etc.

7 Buildings & cities for a next normal

7.d Commercial buildings & mix-use programs (retail, entertainment, hospitality, sports); Industrial buildings

7.f Renovation/ Revitalization (adaptive re-use projects)

7.g City planning; Smart cities / Infrastructure / Landscape & marine projects

10 Official Strategies / Guidelines // Rules / Regulations

0 Global socio-economic, geo-political developments affecting AEC (indirectly)

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