In order to increase the effectiveness and durability of site management processes, construction managers are using technology. It is no secret that technology plays a big role in construction. OnIndus will show you the various innovations made in construction – visit us!
1. BIM
Layout and development of building projects is a process that includes input from various stakeholders including designers, engineers, builders and clients. The older method made it difficult to view changes in real time because everyone was working on separate files. In the end, confusion is caused by generating many variations of the plan. BIM advanced systems can solve the problem by providing a database central to all users that allows them to collaborate and create a model. Although 5D BIM offers time-cost overlays, it is 6D BIM that takes into account energy budgeting. These tools are able to detect problems early and can improve efficiency. Using AR/VR and building information modelling together allows testing to be done in virtual environments.
2. Robotics Construction
Construction continues to be one of the highest-labor intensive industries around the globe. Automation and robotics can help to speed up the repetitive and lengthy procedures. They also minimize human error, fatigue and other losses. Bricklaying, riveting bar tying and other repetitive jobs can be handled precisely by collaborative robots. Robotics are also capable of handling heavy equipment for demolition, digging, loading, transportation, and other repetitive tasks. This increases the safety and efficiency of construction workers. Automation of construction projects with robots increases overall project efficiency. This reduces labour costs while ensuring safety in hazardous or risky operations.
3. Construction Project Management
The cloud-based project management software will help to meet the quality, timeliness, and cost goals. Project management defined every step of the construction. To understand work feasibility, the project managers uses AI-based predictive models. When the software is authorized, the manager can assign milestones for everyone. As a supplement to ERP software cloud-based technology offers transparency as well as large-scale data archiving. In turn, this digital management of construction reduces waste, boosts worker productivity, and guarantees that the projects will be completed on schedule.
4. New Building Materials
Construction is changing to flexible and environmentally friendly methods. Building materials will support this change. A material made from bacteria, such as self-healing concret, is increasingly popular. In addition to bioplastics and foams made from bio-foam, this trend in the building industry also involves sustainable materials. New materials such as aerogel, graphene (also known as graphite), spider silk, graphite-composite, hydroceramics and nanotechnology will be used in the future. The materials used are more flexible and retain water better. These advanced materials are made of aluminum, hardwood, bamboo, translucent woods and cross-laminated boards. Start-ups are constantly experimenting with innovative ideas.
5. Offsite Construction
Construction offsite is a newer development that allows the building materials to be designed, manufactured and fabricated at a facility. In traditional construction, weather conditions increase expenses through extra work hours and the introduction of contingency costs. In addition, on-site building generates significant amounts of garbage. On the other hand offsite construction has an impact on quality, worker safety and sustainable development. This construction method uses new materials and assembly methods. Volumetric construction is the initial phase of construction offsite. Using this technology it is possible to prefabricate heavy constructions in 3D, including rooms and houses. This second stage involves panelized building, in which a factory creates flat panels for use on walls, floors or ceilings.