Description
had been present in manufacturing in the early part of the 20th century, and looking back at the key pioneers who helped to industrialize manufacturing, Dr. Perry outlined the five steps below and translated how it would unfold in construction:
Building on this connection, and standing on the shoulders of giants including Fredrick Taylor, Henry Ford, Dr. Walter Shewhart and Dr. W. Edwards Deming, Dr. Shigeo Shingo and Taiichi Ohno, and many many more, MCA, Inc. was asked to conduct research, publish, and build applications to prepare and get ahead of Industrialization of Construction®. In hand of this compilation, you have the results of these efforts over the past ten years.
Paperback: Approx 278 Pages
Format: 8.5″ x 11″
Publisher: MCA Inc.
ISBN: 9798378615001
©. 2024 Dr. Perry Daneshgari & Dr. Heather Moore
Book Reviews:
Sydney – ★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 stars This This Book Changed the Way I Manage Work and Labor
June 7, 2025
Reading Industrialization of Construction felt like having someone finally articulate what I’d been sensing in the construction industry for years—but couldn’t quite name. Dr. Perry Daneshgari doesn’t just analyze what’s happening, he calls out the transformation we’re all living through and gives a framework for how to survive and lead through it.
What really struck me is how clearly, he defines the three major shifts: Industrialization, Disruption, and Market Change. That first shift—industrialization—hit close to home. I’ve spent much of my career relying on the “good people doing good work” model. But Daneshgari makes it clear that trust and grit alone aren’t enough anymore. The market is demanding predictability, precision, and systems—and he shows you how to deliver on that without losing your team’s human element.
The section that helped me most was around Management of Work and Labor. I always knew we needed better planning, but I didn’t realize how much productivity we were losing simply because our systems weren’t built to support predictable, daily work. His explanation of Agile Construction® gave me a new lens to view my projects through—one where work is modeled, planned, and measured in a way that makes feedback immediate and improvement constant.
There’s also a huge emphasis on lean operations, modeling, and feedback from the field—things I had dabbled in but never fully integrated. The book helped me realize that these aren’t optional anymore. If you’re not adopting these methods, you’re not just behind—you’re at risk.
What I appreciated most is that this book isn’t just high-level theory. It’s full of practical examples and principles that progressive contractors are already using. That makes it feel less like a prediction and more like a call to action.
Takeaways That Changed My Thinking:
• “Good people” aren’t enough—we need good systems to support them.
• Planning isn’t a one-time event; it’s a continuous process built on feedback loops.
• Industrialization isn’t about removing people from the process—it’s about elevating their impact by removing waste and ambiguity.
Final Thoughts:
Industrialization of Construction gave me not only a better understanding of the industry’s trajectory, but also a clearer vision of where my own business needs to go. It’s not a casual read—but it’s an essential one if you’re serious about staying relevant, growing sustainably, and delivering consistent results in today’s construction landscape.
If you’re a contractor, operations leader, or just someone who knows construction can—and must—work better, this book will absolutely give you the roadmap.
Matt – ★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative book
October 24, 2025
This book is great if you are looking to get an extra step ahead in the construction industry and evolve with it as it inevitably will. The book provides a lot of information and will help you understand the concepts, strategies, and theories that you need to get started. A lot of the time we get stuck doing the same thing again and again because it has worked in the past, but eventually it will stop working, and we will fall behind if something isn’t done proactively. If you want to stay competitive and evolve with the industry, I highly recommend this book.
Amazon Customer – ★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 stars Agile Construction(R) and Industrialization of Construction – Two powerful topics.
December 10, 2024
This book is an eye opener to how far the construction industry is behind in industrialization. It explains what industrialization is and how it is happening in Construction. If you want to get ahead and compete in the construction industry start with this book. I continue to read Dr. Perry Daneshgari publications on agile construction and the scientific method behind it. This is where the construction industry is heading.
Hannah – ★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Outline of Industry Changes
January 29, 2025
The construction industry is changing. This book does a great job of explaining how other industries have changed, how construction will continue to change, and how to change with it. Highly recommend.
DW – ★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 stars Changing times
October 6, 2024
This book is essential for anyone in the construction industry and is an excellent resource for anyone in construction management. With today’s technologies the world is changing at a rapid pace. Our business needed help, and this book was a great guide and eye opener for our company and I’m sure it will help yours as well.
Alexander – ★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great illustration of the shift in the construction industry
April 1, 2025
This book provides an in-depth analysis of the historical context, current methods and the future outlook of the industry, making it a must read for anyone interested in staying ahead of the curve.
Alissa – ★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 stars Informative Read
August 8, 2025
Industrialization within the construction industry is coming. Understanding what that will look like and how it impacted other industries in the past will be a key component to this transition. This book will help you look inward at your company’s business model, allowing you to identify which components will need to change and the roadmap to get you there.
bekay66 – ★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for anyone in the Construction industry
January 27, 2025
This book is a must-read for anyone in the construction industry and wants to stay ahead…this book forecasts where everything is going. Highly recommend!
RS – ★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 stars Construction’s Evolution
May 16, 2025
The industry is changing, how we built things 20 years ago is not how we build them today. It doesn’t matter what trade you work in, if you are not embracing the technological advances, you won’t be able to profitably compete in the open market. The days of just adding more guys to a project to meet the schedule is coming to an end. The game is changing and you will need to leverage every opportunity that is available to you. This book will help you realize the opportunities that are out there and how to employ them within your company or project team.
Lisa – ★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 stars Endless Value
February 26, 2025
I found this book was very descriptive on how the market is shifting and how people in the construction industry can change their business models to grow. There are many processes in this book that companies (large or small) could adopt to increase consistency and productivity, while reducing costs.
