5 Significant Technologies Influencing the Construction Sector
Technology
within construction has seen a significant shift in the creation of smart
builds and cities. We take a look at five emerging technologies which will
continue to transform the industry for years to come.
Oculus Rift
Increasingly utilized
by construction workers and architects in the design of homes and commercial
builds, the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset is making waves after
previously being made popular through the gaming sector.
With integrated
headphones, users are submersed into a 3D experience, allowing users to see the
inner mechanisms of model buildings, inspect materials within a virtual reality
setting and interact with builds before they are constructed, allowing teams to
ensure swift, informed decision making.
Microsoft HoloLens
Released in
2016, the Microsoft HoloLens will become a dominant force within the
construction industry. Utilizing Windows 10, the technology is able to map
environments or rooms, allowing users to view holograms and incorporate objects
into the real world.
Technicians or
architects can utilize the technology anywhere in the world. By using Skype,
users are able to ring for advice regarding how to fix potential issues by
showing fellow workers parts of the machine or building which needs resolving
by walking around the model and providing a closer look. The user can even
order new parts through the technology, so can be effectively utilized for
maintenance.
Smart Helmets
Invented by
technology company Daqri, Smart Helmets are becoming increasingly utilized to
enable construction workers to work more safely, efficiently and boost
performance through augmented reality. The helmets will also be compatible with
BIM software.
Incorporating a
sixth-generation Intel Core m7 processor, the helmet is able to map the surroundings
of the user, allowing users to share this information, in addition to capturing
images and videos, alongside a high-definition camera. Embedded technologies
also enable thermal vision within projects, ensuring worker safety.
Not much heavier
than a traditional helmet worn on site and made for all weather conditions,
Smart Helmets also enable workers to gain help and support remotely, reducing
the time of repairs considerably, in addition to providing work instructions on
site.
Drones
Although already
highly used within construction to capture updates on projects and survey at a
more efficient speed then traditional surveying works, drones are set to become
utilized further within construction and design, providing quicker, more
accurate information.
Drones can
create aerial maps of potential sites and highlight any structural issues,
allowing companies to budget and plan effectively, also reducing traditional
costs. Drones have also become increasingly utilized to ensure and update
stakeholders in the progress of new builds
Internet of Things
(IoT)
Since its
conception in 2014, the Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly shaping the way in
which technologies are enabling the construction sector to build smart homes
and cities.
From Global Construction
Trenton H. Cotney
Florida Bar Certified Construction Lawyer
Trent Cotney, P.A.
407 N. Howard Avenue
Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33606
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