The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant detrimental influence on most industries; with the construction business experiencing its share of problems, 2020 is a year that no sector will soon forget.
Fast forward to 2021, and the construction sector has embraced every technological development that leads to improved production and efficiency, as evidenced in technology trends research done by UK Connect.
Listed below are recent technology trends sweeping the construction sector.
Big Data
In a matter of seconds, big data identifies patterns and correlations from enormous quantities of data that would be nearly difficult for a human to accomplish manually.
What is big data?
Big data refers to extraordinarily big data sets that may be used to identify hidden trends, patterns in behaviour, and unknown relationships to make better business choices and serve as the foundation for artificial intelligence and automation systems. Big data is essential in the improvement of building technologies.
This information is acquired through Internet searches and services, mobile phones, digital photos, social media, and other digital communication methods, including text messaging, Skype, and email.
Application of big data in the construction industry
Big data may be analyzed in the past to identify trends and probabilities of building hazards, allowing future projects to be guided toward success while avoiding mistakes.
Big data from weather, traffic, and community and business activity may be analyzed to identify the best phasing of building operations.
The availability of sensor data from machines on the job site may be analyzed in order to determine best possible mix buying and leasing equipment and how to efficiently use fuel, saving costs as well environmental impact.
Geolocation of equipment also provides better logistics, the availability of spare parts when needed, and the avoidance of downtime.
Adoption of Blockchain Technology
Construction companies are no longer exposed to continuous cash flow risk by minimizing late payments, remediations, and disputes. Instead, the company as a whole could become more accountable.
Construction site broadband enables blockchain technology, resulting in considerable cost savings, improved project cost management, and boosted the industry’s sluggish margins.
5G and WiFi 6 use
A robust, dependable backbone for connection is necessary as new building technology evolves to enable faster speeds and more extensive data transfers.
Mobile broadband has now established itself as a viable alternative to traditional fixed lines. 5G and WiFi 6 are much quicker than their predecessors, enabling immediate data exchange across organizations.
5G is a fifth-generation wireless technology for digital cellular networks that promises faster speeds, better traffic management, and reduced congestion. To go along with this, WiFi 6, the most recent WiFi standard, is improving on its predecessors.
Users will interact effectively, exchange big scale drawings, and run resource-intensive apps without sacrificing speed or performance thanks to 5G and WiFi 6. Not to mention, it will provide a stable and secure communication network for the deployment of new and sophisticated technologies.
Fixed lines are more dependable, especially in distant regions, although they aren’t always possible. Fixed lines may be expensive and take a long time to install, making them unsuitable for short-term applications.
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
AI is a machine that can assist humans, whereas Machine Learning can do the same and learn from prior experiences without manual programming. Both are required for the construction sector to thrive.
Machine learning may propose solutions to the creative team based on experience when disputes and blunders arise throughout the design process. It will take into account all factors, including plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
The most important benefit of AI is that it increases worker safety. AI can monitor hazards, flag inappropriate personal protective equipment to site management, and use geolocation techniques to notify personnel when approaching a hazard using recognition technologies.
Incorporation of robots
Physical work will continue to be important in a modern building, but technology has advanced quickly. Many projects might be finished faster with the aid of construction robotics since the activities are so repetitious.
Trust and quality are critical in essential applications like providing rapid and consistent information to robots; building site broadband technology provides this reliability.
With the employment of robots in the construction industry, automation has increased, and long-term costs have lowered.
Use of Virtual Reality Technology
A computer-generated interactive user experience in a simulated world is called “virtual reality” (VR).
It usually involves replicating a building, structure, or location so that buyers may acquire a sense of it before it is built in the real world. Designers may use this and other building specialists to test concepts, components, and features before manufacturing.
It can also aid in the detection of possible conflicts or difficulties before the start of building work when changes are more costly.
Building Information Modeling
BIM technology is an innovative 3D modelling tool that helps engineers, architects, and construction professionals plan, design, change and manage buildings and infrastructure more efficiently. It starts with model building and continues via document management, coordination, and simulation throughout a project’s lifespan (plan, design, build, operation and maintenance).
BIM technology allows for greater cooperation since each expert may add their area of knowledge to the same model (architecture, MEP, civil, plant, construction, and structures), allowing for real-time evaluation of project progress and outcomes.
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