Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. and four European partners aim to develop OpenBuilt, a platform programmed to help securely connect fragmented construction industry supply chains and offer digital solutions to help innovate and drive more efficient, sustainable and safer projects. Part company, part ecosystem, OpenBuilt will function independently with the support of IBM Global Business Services, providing cloud computing infrastructure; IBM software subsidiary Red Hat, whose OpenShift technology will underpin the platform; and, Oslo-based Cobuilder, whose technology employs international data management standards augmenting construction industry users.
“This strategic initiative will enable greater productivity and open up new opportunities to increase our customers’ satisfaction,” says Cemex CEO Fernando Gonzalez. “We continue to lead the digital transformation in the industry with the support of partners, leveraging their expertise, innovation, and advanced IT services to deliver game-changing solutions.”