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The construction industry plays an important key role in socio-economic development. The building materials, which account for 50%–80% of the total value of construction, form a key factor in the construction sector’s response to the needs of human settlement. Technological progress has introduced many innovations in the field of the building construction industry. The emerging construction and building technologies offer construction industry a variety of benefits, ranging from reduced labor and materials costs to shorter project timelines, higher product quality and improved worker safety. They give added value in terms of increased performance and functionality. Technology adds significant value at every stage of construction, from planning to the commission, by optimizing efficiency and productivity. The adoption of emerging technologies promises to deliver several benefits, including economic growth and increased productivity. The reduction of carbon footprint for construction materials can start at the production phase, where energy-efficient processes can be developed and waste or recycled materials can be employed.