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How you think about the world affects what you can get done in the world.

By thinking differently, you can do different things. Books like this one expand how you think, and will therefore expand what you are able to do – not because of quickly outdated “how to” lessons, but because of powerful frameworks for viewing all of what you do as a kind of technology, and viewing new technologies not as separate from what you do, but simply new tools in an expanded toolkit.

This is a book about technology that is used in construction. “Technology” is one of those words that gets used differently by different people, which makes it hard to discuss. To be able to think clearly, differently, we need a concrete definition of what words like “technology” mean. In fact, the first point I want you to agree with, accept, and internalize is that you cannot think clearly with fuzzy concepts, and technology will introduce you to a lot of concepts that are fuzzy to you at first. In this book, we will stop and define as many new terms as possible.

Construction is an industry composed of trades and practices that are taught as much by showing as by talking, so the culture isn't always one of directly asking people that you don't know what they are talking about. There can be a sense of discomfort about asking, because at some point technology, especially software, has made everyone feel stupid.

Read this book and that will happen less, I promise. However, the point is to feel confident that it's not your ignorance of whatever new concept is being discussed, but the vendor's or presenter's failure to make sure there is common understanding.

In the case of technology products and processes, it is always the job of the provider to make sure you are clear – hold them to it.