Adopting the Investor Mindset in Management In the fast-paced environment of our everyday work, it is common to become preoccupied with operational duties and lose sight of the broader perspective needed for effective decision-making. To avoid this, it is essential to occasionally step back, evaluate the company from a wider viewpoint, and approach your teams…
By Demet Demirer, Chair of the Construction 5.0 CICA Working Group Let’s go through a short story about an ordinary construction company at somewhere: XYZ Construction Inc. was going through tough times due to inefficiencies and rising costs in its projects. Chairman Mr. Z, believing they needed a heroic General Manager to overcome these challenges, asked a consulting…
By CoST – Infrastructure Transparency Initiative CoST’s recent survey of construction firms showed that only 14% of respondents in Africa believe that companies compete on a level playing field. The results across other regions paint a similar picture. For many contractors, unfairness, mismanagement and opacity in public procurement remain major obstacles to a competitive business…
The construction industry stands at the edge of one of the most profound shifts in its history. After decades of low productivity growth, talent shortages, and rising complexity, a new paradigm—Construction 5.0—is emerging to redefine how we build and, more importantly, why we build. But beyond new technologies and digital tools, this shift asks us…
The Broad Reach of Real Estate Projects Have you ever considered the true scope of your business’ impact? The reach of a real estate project extends far beyond its immediate objectives, touching the lives of many individuals and families. When we reflect on the full field of influence, we see that the impact encompasses: Each…
When I asked an AI application, “What should the birth rate be for companies?” the answer I received was something like, « Company growth isn’t tracked that way. It has no relevance. » But what if it does? What if we are trapped in clichés and missing the bigger picture? I am sure you have never considered…
CICA Conference will take place on November 21st, 2025, from 9.30am to 5.15pm CET, at CICA premises (3 rue de Berri, 75008, Paris). Registration is mandatory and subject to approval: https://forms.gle/9C5G12Ep76e4JiK86
The IaDB wanted to share this initiative with CICA’s members and network. If you have any question, please contact CICA secretariat. Ecuador – Bellavista–Zumba–La Balsa Road Project (Zamora Chinchipe) The Ministry of Transport and Public Works of Ecuador (MTOP), with financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), has launched the improvement of the Bellavista–Zumba–La Balsa…
For a successful digital transformation, it is essential to clearly define and prioritize your company’s expectations from the process. What about the expectations of digital transformation from your company? Is your company ready for digital transformation? Digital transformation process should be treated as a project, but please refrain from applying the traditional project management triangle…
CICA Construction 5.0 Working Group, chaired by Demet Demirer, publishes an article each month linked to the issues dealt within the group (technology integration, productivity, human wellbeing etc.). This month, we were pleased to have the contribution of Saurabh Mishra, CEO of Taiyo.AI, the first AI platform for the global construction industry. If you wish…
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