Adapting to new trends in the connected world
The construction industry is steadily coming out of challenges after disruptions created by the Coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital technologies in almost every industry, including the construction industry. Automation and digital construction trends are becoming popular among civil engineers, contractors, and developers. Technological advancements in the construction industry are boosting the overall efficiency of building and development operations.
Construction professionals are rapidly shifting toward advanced methods of construction and smart operations to improve the productivity level of workers. As the global population continues to grow, contractors are witnessing an increase in the demand for houses, residential apartments, and commercial buildings on a massive scale. Engineers and architects are making use of advanced manufacturing practices to fulfill the construction demands of the mass population.
Prefabrication is one of the most popular trends in the construction industry, in which prefabricated structures are being made off-site in a factory, which is then assembled and transported to the construction site. The focus of the construction and infrastructure development companies is shifting towards advanced manufacturing processes & structural design with the help of scalable components to maintain accuracy & speed.
The future of the construction industry seems bright with the emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) technology that can be widely used in resource management, budget allocation, minimizing safety issues, and remote allocation of resources. There is rapid growth and advancement in the development of smart city projects across the globe. In many developing countries, huge capital investment is being made by the government to support the development of smart cities for sustainable economic growth. Technological development in the construction industry, increasing usage of numerous mobile-based applications to access remote working sites, and real-time inspections & monitoring through mobile cameras are creating tremendous growth opportunities in the coming years.
Construction is no longer about building unique structures and physical infrastructure. Various other tasks are being managed by the professionals such as streamlining workforce allocation, project management, design & development, efficient management of resources, material availability, and supply. Affordable and sustainable materials for construction are being developed by the manufacturers. 3D printing methods are being increasingly adopted across the globe due to the surging demand for affordable houses from potential buyers.
The emergence and implementation of automated processes make the construction site safer and more efficient. Increasing applications of drones in the construction industry minimize the human presence on-site. The rising presence of robots on a construction site will continue to protect the workers from danger and help boost productivity. Sustainability in operations, adoption of advanced tools for building & construction activities, and better project management methods are reshaping the construction sector in the coming years.