Urbanization of emerging economies is growing fast, increasing demand for new construction. This trend is also forcing the construction 4.0 market to grow. Let us explore some of the technologies behind the movement.

3D printing

Construction companies have embraced 3D printing to build houses, but this technology still needs to be expanded to a wider market. Once costs substantially reduce, 3D printed concrete houses will grow!

Advanced materials

Some new materials are still in the development stage, but others are already existent and affordable on the market.

For example:

• Materials like concrete that self-repair cracks, or permeable concrete holding rainwater will help prevent floods.
• Graphene, a material that is 100 times stronger than steel, is highly recommended for building structures that can resist hurricane winds.
• Plant-based insulation is non-toxic and sustainable and can prove efficient in extreme weather conditions, not allowing heat or cold to penetrate buildings.

Self-driving construction vehicles

Cloud connectivity helped Tesla, Google, Apple, and Uber to develop self-driving cars.

There is huge money-saving and safety improvement potential in construction to implement this technology across the globe. Autonomous bulldozers, cranes and excavators using sensors may operate without human intervention with complete precision.

Robotics

Robots are used on hazardous building sites too dangerous for humans. They operate with great precision, reducing waste by using a complex range of sensors to manage and find materials and avoid accidents involving vehicles and or people.

Robots are used to repair dangerous structures such as dams.

Drones

Drones are used to survey sites around the world, monitor assets and people's movements, and inspect the progress of projects.

Monitoring and analytics

Using sensors designed for gathering building maintenance data during the construction phase provides insights into the performance of the construction. This helps facility managers to understand energy efficiency, electricity consumption, and many other aspects of the building.

Unfortunately, these innovative technologies are not yet accessible and affordable for all. However, construction project management software helps construction companies - even the smallest ones - to find a solution that fits their needs.

These changes are or will be possible thanks to collaboration, faster problem resolution, and digital models of buildings before construction begins.

In this series, we will publish the following articles:

• Is Implementing Digital Technologies in Construction Cumbersome? published 06/28/2024
• What Technology Trends in the Construction Industry Generate Improvements? published 07/05/2024
• How to Achieve Meaningful Profits and Sustainability Through Technology in Construction?Published 07/12/2024

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