Construction is said to be slow in technology adoption and innovation when compared to other industries and sectors that are more likely to turn to innovation more quickly. However, the industry of construction has been through so many changes driven by technology to improve the process of construction and the way we build. One such improvement was brought by Computer-Aided Design (CAD). CAD changed the role of architects for good when it was first introduced to the industry. But what about planning and scheduling, and getting to the building process once the design is ready? What are some of the challenges in this process?
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Advantage of Using CAD in Construction Designs
CAD represents two-dimensional design plans in software, which helps detect design flaws and shortcomings, as well as clashes before an object is built and the process of construction starts. What was once a major problem for designers and architects can now be easily solved in the planning process. According to McKinsey, 98% of the projects worth over one billion dollars is 80% over the budget and 20 months behind the schedule.
No CAD for Construction: Challenges in Planning Construction
Designers and architects can rely on CAD software for design planning. However, the construction process can’t rely on CAD, which means that the industry is faced with delays and unpredicted case scenarios, while susceptible to human error. Human intuition can’t be replaced with artificial intelligence, however, when billions of dollars are at stake, a more concrete and reliable solution is required.
Project Flaws Exposed During Construction May Result in Losses
There is no software that construction managers can use to simulate the process of construction. That means that there is no way to test the grounds based on the construction plan and determine whether issues and delays would emerge. What the industry desperately needs is an integrated platform that could model the process of construction and provide data on resources in real-time.
