How Advanced Construction Tech is Leading the Way

How Advanced Construction Tech is Leading the Way

By M.R.Yuvatha, Correspondent, siliconindia   |   Friday, July 19, 2024
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The economy of India has grown tremendously in the recent past and has been changing from the conventional one to the tech-driven one. This is bound to improve many problems and give speed to growth, especially in the construction industry with the help of infrastructure projects. Technology is changing almost everything in the construction business. With growing construction requirements at a global level, companies are under pressure to adopt new technologies in their work. The industry has been in the fast lane of transformation, more so with innovations related to the use of materials and processes.

Construction technologies are developing very fast, with new practices such as concrete recycling and eco-friendly material development. Advanced technologies have been incorporated in the construction process, bringing a number of innovations in processes and products. For example, carbon fiber seems to be a strong and multi-potent construction material that shows how technology has changed attitudes toward materials and processes. Most of the advancements in technology are materialized in materials, methodologies, equipment, and software applications utilized in different processes involved in the field. With the growth of the global construction market, adoption of such advanced technologies becomes necessary.

Shubika Bilkha, Business head, The Real Estate Management Institute (REMI), said, "Technology advancements can streamline processes in Indian Real estate sector and ultimately benefit the buyers. It is important for professionals in construction and related industries to stay up-to-date on the latest technology trends so that they can stay ahead of the curve and remain competitive. Now with such high end technology, developers are confident for timely delivery and high quality product”.

Is Construction Business Ready for the Future?

The recent trends in construction innovations revolve around sustainability and efficiency. The new materials include self-healing concrete and insulating foam concrete, which are long-lasting and energy-efficient because they adapt to the environment and minimize use or consumption of energy. Construction equipment developments in 2024 are making inroads into integrating artificial intelligence and robotics to automate laborious tasks in bricklaying and concrete dispensing. These technologies not only increase the speed of construction but also make the processes much safer by reducing human exposure to risky places. Furthermore, it is widely seen that self-driven construction equipment has begun to appear in the form of excavators, bulldozers, and dump trucks. Loaded with advanced sensing devices, GPS, and AI, these autonomous machines require little intervention from human resources, making them highly efficient and significantly minimizing the chances of accidents at job sites.

Can Construction Operations Embrace New Tech?

Autonomous construction equipment has evident advantages in productivity, reduced labor costs, and increased safety. However, high upfront costs, possible regulatory obstacles, and the need that many of these machines still require skilled operators are some of the challenges. The construction business is turning to electric and hybrid equipment from diesel in the midst of a global drive toward sustainability. More and more electric excavators, loaders, and cranes come to the front line to replace traditional ones with a much cleaner and quieter option. These electric machines offer reduced emissions, lower working costs, and less noise very beneficial in an urban setup with stricter regulations on the environment. Hybrid solutions may offer a compromise between electric and diesel for companies not yet ready to fully go into electric technology. They reduce emissions and fuel consumption, maintaining diesel-like performance and reliability.

Are Sustainable Practices Enhancing Construction Efficiency?

While reducing emissions is an add-on in green construction, its impacts are broad and on the environment, community health, and future projects. Such companies involved in green construction benefit by reducing their environmental impact and cost, and bringing in good reputation to the company. Those companies reduce fuel consumption and resources usage to the best, hence saving on costs and bringing in a higher return on investments. This approach appeals to clients desiring more sustainability and positions them well for the future while satisfying stakeholders.

There are a number of key innovations in digitalization that are driving sustainability in construction. The first is going paperless. Not using paper reduces paper usage and thus preserves forests, which control greenhouse gases. Such a move would mean that their office environment or organization is much better organized and will significantly affect climate change. Accurate automation improves efficiency due to the transfer of manual processes, such as timecards and payroll management, into an automated system via construction management software. The technology will keep track of these workflows and ensure that payroll processing is accurate and efficient. Technology also aids in reducing on-site waste through material-use tracking and monitoring of resources in place, like telematics for real-time fuel consumption and equipment performance. These are innovations for fuel optimization, reduction of emissions, predictive maintenance, and reducing waste and costs to underpin sustainable construction, no matter the size of a project.

Final Note

As the construction market continues to grow globally, so does the need for adopting these technologies. The companies that make such innovative changes will be able to meet the increased demand for sustainable practices and implement a strong, long-term success plan. By integrating advanced materials and cutting-edge technology, it secures construction as the avenue towards a more sustainable and productive future.

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