The construction industry can look like it moves slowly, and from the outside, it can be challenging to see how technology can revolutionize how the industry works.
Construction technology is incredible and exciting, and here are some of the biggest ones shaping how it moves forward.
Construction technology is the umbrella term we use to talk about different technology within the industry. This includes 5G IoT, automated robots, and smart machinery.
Big Data
There is nothing that has the power of data right now, and likely in the future, either. There are 2.5 quintillion bytes of data created every day at our current pace.
And as our capacity to create more increases, what is interesting is that it accelerates simultaneously as the construction technology.
Construction uses big data to highlight patterns, probability, risks, energy use and conservation, and lower costs by accessing historical data and creating forecasts.
Robots and Drones
Drones and robots can be used for several things. Robots can do the heavy lifting, highlight issues, increasing productivity. Drones can be used for scanning the site, ensuring safety, and allowing for mapping and modeling.
Robots and drones can improve the workflow for construction sites.
Cloud Technology
With cloud technology, construction managers, supervisors, stakeholders, and more can access the information they need at the same time.
These technologies enable real-time data sharing from construction sites to all organizations involved in the building construction process and other entities accountable for contract fulfillment.
Review tools for engineers and designers project management tools, for example, are now available at all times, allowing for greater cooperation and information exchange.
Technology is excellent, and it is not just the construction industry; many industries have been revolutionized by it. Here is what that looks like:
Infographic by 4th Industrial revolution by TradeMachines
