siliconindia | | November 20189Thanks to digital technology, today we have methods like 3D modelling and printing, which help in deriving precision-based models of structure, leading to successful outcomespolicy and structural changes, this has further propelled many players to adopt innovative construction technology. Let's look at three construction technologies that will define and shape-up the real estate sector in future.Clean & Green TechnologiesZero energy homes and green tech-nology consist of ever-evolving tech-niques and innovative methods, using fewer toxic or non-toxic materials to curtail the adverse effects of pollution and preserve the natural environment. The term also describes technology that promotes the generation of ener-gy by sustainable means such as wind turbines, hydroelectric plants, biore-actors, solar panels, and so on. This in turn ensures healthy living condi-tions for the current generation and a habitable environment for future generations. One futuristic trend is Zero Energy Homes.Zero energy homes refer to a method of construction, which operates off the electric grid, utilizing renewable energy sources to produce energy - wind collector and solar panel. They are designed to be highly energy efficient with excellent insulation and are integrated with passive solar building design. This term refers to the use of specialized materials to construct walls, roofs and windows that can collect, store and distribute solar energy to meet the energy requirement of a modern home. Zero energy homes are expected to become increasingly popular despite high initial costs as they promote positive environmental impact and mostly pay-off in the long run.Precast Technology: Technology 2.0The use of precast technology for building urban infrastructure and large urban housing projects is com-mon in cities. Today, the technology appears to be used for the construc-tion of apartments in the urban areas too. Especially, developers who are focused on the affordable housing segment or have forayed into the sector recently post the sops offered in the budget are adopting the pre-cast technology. Precast technology ensures quality, clean construction and speed of construction with low-er construction cost. An affordable housing project involves the con-struction of over 1000-2000 standard size apartment units; and in different phases, the construction require-ments are different. To avoid skilled labour shortage, time delays with the end goal of delivering a quality product, developers and builders are today opting for precast technology. With affordable housing foreseen as the future of the real estate sector, precast technology will play a piv-otal role. The construction is envi-ronment-friendly as the units are as-sembled at the factory, transported to the site, and then finally installed in a short span of time.Building Information Modelling ApproachThe construction industry has long implemented manual processes when it comes to the designing of a structure or making of the miniature model. Blueprints are an architect's best friend; however, they come with a host of unforeseen errors and miscalculations. Converting these blueprints into working models carries with it risks of its own. Thanks to digital technology, today, we have methods like 3D modelling and printing, which help in deriving precision-based models of structure, leading to successful outcomes. Building information modelling (BIM) is the process used to collect building data, which is then converted into a 3D model of the final product. This model features the actual components of the building, along with the exact dimensions in a smaller scale. It integrates design & construction to understand how the design will translate into building the structure.In the coming times, technologies will continue to play a crucial role in construction landscape as India inches forward to meet its mission of providing homes for all. The Indian real estate sector along with its 250 odd ancillary industries is the second largest provider of employment opportunities in India. With a likely improvement in the economic conditions and the increase in the number of white collared jobs, the demand for housing segment will continue to rise.
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