Accents of added value in construction 4.0: Ethical observations in dealing with digitization and AI

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The book wants to do justice to the complexity surrounding the Digital Transformation and AI in the Construction Industry. User practice experiences show how digital change can be shaped sensibly and constructively, what kind of methods and technologies do exist or can be developed, which fields of application can be explored, by keeping an eye on risks and opportunities. The book works out key factors and core competencies at all levels, which are decisive both for sustainably using innovative technologies and for setting the Seal of Quality of the Construction Industry at home and abroad. Technology, Ethics and the Construction Industry: A Foreword Foreword Acknowledgement Ethic Statement Contents About the Author 1 Introduction 2 Highlights and Outlook 3 Evolution of Ethics in the World of Technology: Philosophical Origins 3.1 Tech Meets Philosophy: Accents of Added Value in Construction 4.0 3.2 Living Ethics in Education and User Practice 3.3 Technical Ethics, Digital Ethics, CDR: Philosophical Origins 4 Engineering Science and Philosophy/Ethics—How Do They Fit Together? 5 State-of-the-Art 5.1 Technology is Not Value-Free 5.2 Brief History of BIM and AI 6 Increase in Understanding the Application of the Qualitative Method of Research 6.1 Approach to the Question of Research 6.2 Surprises, Obstacles and Other Ups and Downs During Research 7 Use Cases—Empirical Values from User Practice 7.1 Methods and Participants 7.2 User Practice 7.3 Societal and Political Support 7.4 Voices of the International Discourse 7.5 Outlook and Conclusion 7.6 Thinking Otherwise: Sustainable Performance by Integrating Existing Buildings into Smart Cities—Best Practice 7.6.1 Introduction 7.6.2 Digitale Revolution in Construction 7.6.3 Rethinking Citie—Best Practices in the Integration of Existing Buildings and in the Preservation of Monuments 7.6.4 Catalysts for Innovation: Education and Legal Regulation 7.6.5 Resumé and Outlook 7.7 Technological Dream or Safety Trauma? 7.7.1 Fire Protection in Smart Cities—Digitization and AI ensure burning ideas and a new Culture of Thinking in Construction 4.0 7.7.2 Introduction 7.7.3 Fire Protection in Smart Cities 7.7.4 Data Complexity—Basis for Smart Fire Protection Building Solutions in Smart Cities 7.7.5 Technological Dream or Safety Trauma? Best Practices Demonstrate a Sovereign Way 7.7.6 Resumé and Outlook References 8 Construction 4.0—Key Factors for the Digital Change 8.1 Discussion 8.1.1 CDR in General 8.1.2 AI in Academic Teaching and Learning—Paving the Way for the Digital Transformation Process 8.1.2.1 Knowledge and AI Automate Learning Processes 8.1.2.2 New Focus in Academic Teaching and Training 8.1.2.3 The Engineer of Tomorrow 8.1.2.4 Women in Construction 4.0 8.1.2.5 Critical Look: Loss of Control, New World of Working, and the Corporate AI Strategy 8.1.3 Diversity—Strengthening Digital Innovations by Diversity 8.1.4 Regulation 8.1.5 Legislation, Standards, Compliance—Responsibility of Society and Politics 8.1.5.1 Corporate Compliance in the Digital 8.1.5.2 Aspects in User Practice 8.1.5.3 Ethical Principles 8.1.5.4 Need for Regulation 8.1.5.5 Outlook and Conclusion 8.1.6 CDR and CSR in Corporate Practice 8.2 Case Studies 8.3 Discussion of Case Studies and Outlook 8.4 Limitations 8.5 Outlook and Conclusion 9 Identification Practice of Intangible Assets. From Principles to Practice: Where is the Measurable Gain When Considering Ethics and Virtues? 10 The Cardinal Virtues—Modern Ethical Aids for Digital Transformation in Construction? 10.1 The Inner Compass 10.2 “Bridge Building” ConstructionEthics-Virtues-Digitization-AI 10.3 Problem and Objective—Actual Discourse on Value Relevance 10.4 Definition and Origin of Virtues—The Cardinal Virtues as Modern Ethical Aids for Digital Transformation in Construction 10.5 Scientific digression into Nicomachean Ethics and the Doctrine of Virtue 10.6 Learning Virtues 10.7 A Plea for Value-Based Cooperation Based on Partnership 10.8 From Construction Practice: Virtues and Values—Area of Tension in the Imbalance. Where are our Values in Construction?—Worse is Always Possible 10.9 Applied Ethics in Everyday Construction 10.10 The Relationship Between AI and Ethics 10.11 Conclusion and Outlook 11 Outlook and Closing Words 11.1 Closing Words 12 Interview with the Author 13 Guest Chapter: The Human in the Centre?! (Christian)—Ethical Reflections on the Anthropological and Ethical Challenges of AI 13.1 Preliminary Considerations to AI and Ethics 13.1.1 The Specific of AI 13.1.2 The Role of Christian Ethics in the AI-Related discourse 13.2 Man in Autonomy, Responsibility, and Dignity 13.2.1 Autonomy of AI Technology? The Trolley Scenario And Ethical Dilemmas 13.2.2 Human Autonomy? Man as a Sorcerer’s Apprentice Or Designer 13.2.3 AI as Moral Agent? Right to Freedom and Duty of Care in Nursing 13.2.4 Dignity in Binary Code? The Uniqueness Of Man 13.3 A Solidary and Participatory Society 13.3.1 Non-Harm Principle and Non-Discrimination 13.3.2 Fairness, Participation, and Social Justice 13.4 Man, Do You Believe in God? References Voices from Experts Glossary