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November 4, 2020
There’s no denying that we are living in an age where trends emerge at unprecedented rates. In today’s highly competitive market, companies must reevaluate the way they operate to stay relevant. Here are some construction trends you need to know about.
Sometimes, those who offer construction services in the Philippines fail to understand that these trends can either greatly enhance or weaken the efficiency of their business functions. As the industry continues to evolve, learning about the trends will be valuable for those who plan on building construction projects in the near future as well. Here are five trends worth taking a closer look at. Read on!
Innovation has paved the way for groundbreaking advancements in technology. Some of the trends that will shape the construction industry include the following:
This process is also called additive manufacturing wherein three-dimensional models can be produced from a computer-aided design (CAD) model. Every material can be properly assembled layer by layer using 3D printing machines. Therefore, it eliminates human error and reduces overall construction costs.
The creation of camera drones will be widely used to collect real-time data happening on project sites. It allows key project teams to oversee projects simultaneously. From tracking progress, safety inspections, avoiding site risks, all the way to ensuring materials are delivered — drones will further prove to be beneficial for the construction industry.
Artificial intelligence also refers to machine intelligence. As its name suggests, intelligence is programmed in machines. Here, different types of equipment with logical reasoning skills are capable of performing construction tasks on a site. This can include assembly line machines.
If you search the market, there is a wide variety of programs that offer ways to achieve construction tasks efficiently. From compiling big data, accessing budgets, managing payrolls, to even planning designs — a cloud-based project software can do it all.
Another type of software that construction companies can expect to trend is Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technology. Using this, key project teams can collaborate in decision-making using one database.
In the coming years, the industry will come to realize the value of these new technologies in streamlining operations and increasing profit margins. Now more than ever is the time for construction firms to take advantage of these.
Modular construction refers to the use of pre-engineered building units that are delivered to the site through cranes. Then, the large components are assembled.
It only makes sense for the trend of modular construction to rise. We all know that the construction industry is seeking ways to reduce overall costs, improve productivity, and shorten construction phase timelines. In this setting, the units are pre-assembled before they arrive at the site.
Another trend that will continue in the future is the improvement of safety standards and the use of safer equipment.
Working in a construction site poses many hazards to laborers. In fact, the construction industry has always been under intense criticism as the jobs are among the most dangerous in the world.
With that in mind, developments were created to make sites safer for the workforce. Aside from artificial intelligence machines taking over high-risk tasks, wearable equipment that monitors workers is now available. This includes work boots that have GPS which alerts if workers have been in an accident and cooling vests to avoid dehydration.
If you didn’t already know, the construction industry is one of the biggest sources of global emissions. Today, investors and buyers are being called upon to increase their green initiatives.
A construction project must be environment friendly from the moment of planning all the way to demolition. Try to observe the green buildings around you. They might have green walls, or they might be using solar-panels as sources of electricity.
Whether it is the pressure on stakeholders or the industry itself, this is the time for construction firms to increase their sustainability efforts.
After suffering a heavy blow from the COVID-19 pandemic, you might think that the construction industry will suffer continuously. However, according to experts, the industry will bounce back as early as 2021.
In the Philippines, operations for building projects have resumed since May. It’s clear that more and more infrastructure will be built to support major flagship projects under the Build, Build, Build (BBB) program. In addition, the continued attractiveness of the Philippines’ rapidly developing economy has caused numerous investments to pour in.
This article indicates the five construction trends you need to know about. As an owner, it pays to know what you can expect in the coming years as it will dictate whether your project will succeed for the better or not.
