In this issue we hear from Mark Lowman , the Vice President of McDermott International , about the positive impact that digitalisation is having on construction projects in the energy industry . Mr Lowman also tells us how the company is reaping the rewards of working the ‘ One McDermott Way ’.

In our lead digital report we speak with CEMEX Ventures about the future of innovation in the construction industry . The head of CEMEX Gonzalo Galindo explains the link between venture capital and construction , and introduces the 2020 Construction Startup Competition .

As Dubai ’ s Burj Khalifa tower prepares to lose its crown as the world ’ s tallest building , we give a profile of the skyscraper that is about to take its place , and put a spotlight on the rest of the 10 tallest buildings on earth .

I hope you enjoy reading ! To suggest a feature for an upcoming edition of Construction Global , feel free to get in touch with me before our next issue .

Jonathan Campion

jonathan . campion @ bizclikmedia . com

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Elsewhere in the magazine , Georgia Wilson explores the smart cities of the future , Harry Menear reports on the digital manufacturing revolution happening in the construction industry , constructionglobal . com