The construction industry is amongst the fastest developing industries around the world. Technical advancement has revolutionized the pace of development of the construction industry. Digital transformation and AI are some technologies that have leveled up the game of the AEC industry. Here’s a list of some of the other technologies that would impact the future of the construction industry.

Drones

Drones are widely garnering acknowledgment in the construction industry. The drones aid in conducting aerial site surveys more accurately than on-site surveys. The high-resolution cameras fitted in the drones help with data collection, the creation of interactive 3D topographical maps and models, and taking volume measurements. The drones also assist in the inspection of bridges, tall buildings, and machinery. With drones, the project managers and builders can keep a track of the progress of the projects.

BIM Software

BIM software offers space for better collaboration. Through the use of the software, multiple people can add their opinion pieces and sketches to the same model. The digital model has an upper hand over the 2D paper drawing. The project models developed on BIM help in streamlining the construction process and improving work efficiency. BIM helps in solving problems that surfaced in the designing and planning phase of projects. It also helps to automate clash detection thus offering a complete picture of the project.

Virtual Reality

The virtual reality technology and wearables would help the clients and teams to get a realistic idea of the project. The virtual tour of the project would help to avoid expensive change orders and faults during the construction process.

3D printing

3D printing technology is laced with the potential to change material sourcing. 3D printing would help deal with the prefabrication stage of construction. The materials for a project can be printed beforehand and transported to the site for use. The process of prefabrication would allow materials to be delivered faster and also would streamline the processes. 3D printing additionally would also make it possible to print materials on-site, reduce waste generation, save storage space and save transportation costs.

IoT and Advanced Analytics

The introduction of IoT would allow construction machinery, equipment, building materials, and structure progress to be tracked through a centralized digital platform. The advanced analytics would help to monitor the supply chain, bidding and tender filling. The sensors and NFC devices would help to monitor productivity and make the construction phases reliable.

Robotics

The future is all about robotics. The introduction of robots in the construction industry would help to automate several processes such as tender filing, billing and progress monitoring. Although the cost of robotics can be high in the beginning in the future it would help in cost-cutting of overhead expenditures.

Investing in these technologies would manifold the profits generated. The technology would not just help the construction industry to achieve its goals but also help to deliver premium quality projects. Technology would not just help in reaping profits but also help in overcoming challenges that surfaced. The technological transformation serves as the driving force behind the changing paradigm of the construction industry.