“Gone are the days of IT departments concentrated on infrastructure, network admins, storage, servers and the help desk.

With the increased use of software solutions, collaborative platforms, data and analytics, and now AI, construction firms need a different IT organization to be responsive to the needs of the enterprise. This transition has been underway for nearly ten years now, but some organizations have been slow to adapt. One thing holding back many organizations is the old idea that IT was part of overhead. The new ideas is an IT organization as a value-add.”

In a recent article written for Construction Executive, BCG Founder & President Christian Burger examines how the construction technology workforce is evolving, and the new roles organizations should consider as they build their technology strategies for the future.

As technology becomes increasingly embedded in every aspect of construction, having the right team in place will be just as important as selecting the right solutions. From data specialists to AI-focused resources and business-minded technology leaders, successful firms are expanding beyond the traditional IT model to better support innovation and growth.

Read the full article on Construction Executive.