India, Oct. 27 -- The construction and building materials industry is entering a period where technology is changing not only how products are made, but how businesses operate and make decisions. Deloitte's 2025 Smart Manufacturing and Operations Survey, based on responses from 600 manufacturing executives, found that 92% believe smart manufacturing will be a primary driver of competitiveness over the next three years. Companies implementing smart manufacturing initiatives reported, on average, 10% to 20% improvements in production output. For building materials, this shift has implications across the value chain. Rising customer expectations, increasingly complex supply chains and a stronger focus on resource efficiency are creating new ...