grantcountybeat advancementsinconstrandtechAdvancements in Construction and Tech

Construction can be a dangerous profession, but technology is slowly eliminating some of the dangers. Here are some advancements in construction and technology.

Improvements in technology have a huge impact on many industries, including some you may not expect. Construction, for example, can be a dangerous profession, but technology is changing that fact in many ways. Construction involves more than the building itself—it also requires a lot of planning. Here are some advancements in construction and technology that are changing the industry for the better.

Robotics

Robots keepifinding a place in our day-to-day work, and it’s even more evident in the construction industry. Robots have provided the construction industry with many benefits. Construction sites are now safer because a robot can enter the building while an operator controls the robot from a safe distance. Construction robots also increase efficiency and productivity, and they’re very portable.

VR and AR
Virtual reality and augmented reality are commonly associated with video games, but these technologies are also incredibly useful in construction. AR and VR allow construction workers to visualize a project and plan properly. This visualization ensures the project is planned safely and correctly before the construction team breaks ground.

Business Information Modeling
Business Information Modeling, or BIM, is another extremely effective advancement in construction and technology. Construction projects involve a lot of information; as a 3D modeling system, BIM can help design, plan, and construct to assist the overall process and make applying this information more efficient.

Drones
Drones are being used more and more in many industries as well. In construction, drones are valuable for mapping and performing measurements, which can be dangerous for humans. Construction drones are also incredibly beneficial for security purposes because they can monitor sites. With drones, construction sites have never been more protected.

Apparel and Equipment
Another way technology is making construction sites safer involves a surprising place. A construction worker’s apparel and equipment can now monitor lots of important environmental and biometric data through advanced sensors.

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