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IS TECHNOLOGY ADVANCING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY?
According to data from the UK Green Building Council, an estimated 15% of materials that
are delivered to site are taken to landf’ill. This is due to reasons such as the mismanagement
of purchasing and scheduling. Not only causing issues with prof’it and money but also
causing further implications with things such as productivity and health and safety.
Therefore, as a result of this, new technologies have been developed to address the
industry’s issues. Following a report from construction company OSC, it has been
established that there are currently four main technological trends that are revolutionising
the industry.
First up is the smart materials. Engineered to respond to changes in the environment, these
materials help improve not just prof’itability but also save millions in repair costs due to
their longevity. Examples of this can include concrete that can gather heat to prevent the
build-up of ice/snow on busy roads or, concrete that can repair cracks that appear over
time.
Alongside this, another technological advancement used within the industry is drones.
Used widely across a variety of sectors, drones are now being introduced into construction
work. These small machines are able to monitor sites from above and can collect data
not only quicker but more accurately than a person could. Plus, they can also check for
structural integrity/damage and complete jobs that pose risks for human workers.
Mobile apps are another technological advancement that the construction industry has
benefitted from. From things as simple as virtual spirit level apps to more complex software
such as drone-assisted services, these mobile apps effectively allow companies to work
more eff’iciently. Alongside this, more eff’icient planning can take place too.
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