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ΤΕΧΝΟΛΟΓΙΑ TECHNOLOGY Technology Technology as a leader in the construction industry Director of the ERGOCAD Software Department: Stratos Tsiamtsiakiris Civil Engineer NTUA, Msc Τεχνολογία Η τεχνολογία σε ρόλο ηγέτη στον κατασκευαστικό κλάδο Διευθυντής τμήματος λογισμικού ERGOCAD: Στράτος Τσιαμτσιακίρης Πολιτικός Μηχανικός EΜΠ, Msc πίσω στα περιεχόμενα back to the contents Computer generated images through out this article It is a fact that construction activity is gradually recovering in Greece. Growth incentives drive con- struction companies to re-enter the industry. Demand for newly built apartments is on the rise, aided by the announcement of a tax reduction / suspension for new buildings. The system of selling a house from “its plans” seems to be coming back, but in a new, evolved form, as real estate or renovation proposals are presented through specialized software solutions. Architects, engineers, decorators, builders and professional real estate agents in order to attract new buyers, acquire the following available technology tools: 119