04/11/2020
As we are nearing end of 2020, it’s time to take a look at construction industry trends over the past few years and keep up with new and emerging trends in the industry. 2019 was an interesting year for the construction industry, with many changes to supply routes and technology. However, in 2020 the advancement slowed down due to Covid-19. However as construction companies we have to stay up-to-date to the new technology and advancements in construction industry. The new advancement and technology include ;
1.Construction Management Software- Construction project management software is getting increasingly more advanced and easy to integrate on the job site. Many project management solutions are bundling scheduling, project management, and timekeeping in order to better serve construction companies.
2.Robotics- Technological advancements in the construction industry aren’t limited to just software. Drone usage is becoming increasingly popular with construction companies as the technology advances and becomes more affordable. Drones, sometimes referred to as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s), are useful on construction sites for surveying the job site and ensuring workers are kept out of potentially dangerous situation.
3. Green Technology- Green construction is a growing field in construction, as increasingly more buildings and plans are looking for ways to incorporate sustainability into the construction process. Green construction refers to the building of projects in an environmentally responsible and resource-efficient way. It covers all stages of a project, from planning and design to construction, maintenance, and demolition.
4.Modular and Prefabricated Construction- Modular construction is a prefabricated approach to building repetitive structures, so office buildings, hotels, apartments, and other commercial buildings are great for modular and prefabricated buildings. Prefabricated and modular construction are rising trends because of the time, energy, and cost savings it provides. Modular construction saves companies a significant amount of time and money because units are built off-campus, meaning companies do not have to deal with usual barriers to construction such as weather or limited working hours. The units also recycle material that ends up being unused or excess. This helps cut back on waste and make the building process more sustainable, which is another rising trend in the industry.
5.Safety Equipment- There are a pair of work boots that can connect to Wi-Fi, send GPS coordinates, and can even tell if users have fallen or are tired. While these smart boots may be hard to get now, they could eventually be a commonplace item on the job site. There is also more plausible technology being implemented, such as the use of moisture-wicking fabric and cooling vests. These are just a few of many new equipment advancements that will help keep more of the workers safe on a site and bring about a new era in construction safety.
6. Building Information Modeling- BIM is a way of representing buildings, roads, and utilities through computer-generated images to help contractors visualize a construction process before it is built. Architects and engineers can use the models to visualize how building materials will hold up over time. If a subcontractor can visualize their part of the project before beginning work, they can accurately estimate how much of a specific material is needed. This visualization capability reduces the amount of wasted time, labor, and materials on a project.
They are so many advancement happening in the industry that can be helpful in the industry. As # its our dream goal to implement and keeping updating with the changes so that we continue offering the best Services to our Clients. Also to provide solutions by building environment responsible structures. #