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As with most industries, advancements in technology have revolutionized the way that we do business in construction. Software programs are available to assist with almost every management function in construction. Programs for estimating, scheduling, cost control, project administration, and team collaboration are common. Projects are managed using web-based “project integration” programs that allow all members of the team to exchange information, access building plans and specifications, process change orders, and even view construction activities and progress via a webcam from thousands of miles away. Building foundations and layouts are pinpointed using laser levels and GPS on a regular basis. Just as CAD revolutionized architecture practice in the early 1980s, architects, engineers, and constructors can now develop three-dimensional BIM models and virtual reality to improve design, constructability, safety, and training. Now the project team can conduct constructability reviews and anticipate and address construction problems before the first shovel of dirt is ever turned on the job site.