For those involved in the construction industry, it’s no secret that the world of construction is getting increasingly modern and technical. With so many continuous advancements implementing modern trends into construction, it can be hard to keep up with exactly what works and what doesn’t.
Below, you’ll find a comprehensive list including some of the best current trends construction companies are including into their working routine. Offering increased productivity and formation of smarter projects, these trends shouldn’t be overlooked.
Robotic automation
Construction is often associated with repetitive manual labour, with many workers having to endure long hours of the exact same activity over and over again. Examples of this type of work include brick-laying and stonework. Not only is this potentially somewhat boring for the worker involved, such repetitive long, manual tasks can cause an array of health problems.
However, automated technology in the form of robots is increasingly emerging in a variety of construction companies to handle jobs such as these. Due to the often repetitive nature of these tasks, automated robots are generally more than capable of handling them on a long-term basis as long as there’s skilled supervision involved. Specifically designed to decrease worker stress, injury and demand for overtime, this trends is sure to make a positive impact.
3D printing
Utilising a machine that connects up to a computer to process and produce 3D designs, 3D printing is rapidly changing the face of construction for the better. It allows a much greater degree of detail than standard 2D images, and gives construction teams a more comprehensive insight into exactly what they should be achieving.
Already taking the construction industry by storm, the amount spent on these machines is thought to rise to a huge $26.7 billion worldwide by 2019. Likely to be mass-implemented throughout the construction industry by the end of this decade, 3D printing has proven itself to be a total game changer.
Smartphones
Due to the majority of construction work being outdoors, having a smartphone that’s capable of withstanding a variety of weather conditions and environments is crucial. Luckily for the construction industry, the modern trend of smartphones is continually developing. This offers a constant stream of brand new, innovative features that have been a significant help to the efficiency of construction work.
Often featuring highly durable, scratch and drop resistant glass to reduce the chance of damage, and a waterproof composition, like the Sony Xperia, allowing the phone to perfectly function in almost any weather condition.
It’s clear to see that the construction industry has been revolutionised with modern trends, and is showing no sign of stopping. By the end of this decade, the entire construction industry is likely to have transformed for the better, all through implementing modern technology and techniques. Worker satisfaction, productivity and overall happiness is likely to significantly improve, as well as project design, creativity and, most importantly, customer satisfaction!
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