It has taken a while for technology to infiltrate the construction industry, however technological advancements are now commonplace. Nowadays construction is much more tech intensive.
As the world becomes smaller due to the internet and more effective communication systems, property investors are now able to develop projects on a global scale. In previous years this was a little risky due to the inability to visualize the project in real time.
Unless you were prepared to travel to every site across the world you would have to rely on plans and photographs in order to imagine the completed project. Investing money would be reliant on trusting the information passed on by developers.
Thankfully technological advancements now mean that plans and photographs can be transformed into 3D views which allows property developers to get a more realistic view of projects.
Technology is now apparent in the actual construction process too, for example the accurate weighing of liquids used to be a tricky process however with the advent of industrial drum scale technology, digital sensors reduce spillages and make safe transportation a given.
Other developments in technology include the following:
3D printing
Other industries have already integrated 3D printing technology. It is easy to find miraculous stories in the media as to how 3D printers can create car parts, musical instruments and prosthetic organs. This technology doesn’t seem out of place in a science fiction movie!
3D printing is now being used in the construction industry. Whole houses have been built using this technology and it’s incredibly quick and low in cost.
If 3D printers are used to create parts there is a huge reduction in wastage of materials as measurements are so precise. This technology is likely to be used more and more and could be valuable in reducing the housing crisis.
Drone technology
Drones are excellent tools for surveying land, which would have previously been time consuming or unsafe. The use of drones lowers the incidence of human error an can be used to identify hazards.
Risk assessments of potential sites can be completed quickly and accurately so that safety measures can be put in place. Drone technology provides a birds eye view of sites, so that accurate measurements, plans and assessments can be made.
Virtual reality
Virtual reality is a fully immersive and captivating experience which allows you to use technology to walk around properties and sites, room by room, from the comfort of your living room.
It has been introduced to many sectors ranging from construction to medicine in order to give investors a better idea with what they are dealing with. This is because virtual reality enables you to be there without having to travel.
In conclusion, there are limitless possibilities with technology and as we are now rapidly entering the age of technology, the construction industry is bound to adapt in order to create new innovation.
Therefore you can guarantee that technology will have an effect on the sector in the near future. This a major feat considering technology hasn’t been present in construction industries in the past.
