Although the industry of construction could evidently bloom and boom at a faster pace by adopting technology, the industry is known to be very slow when it comes to technological improvement and digitization in general. Precisely because of this level of stagnation concerning tech evolution, technology adoption poses as one of the main challenges in the construction industry.
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Technology Adoption and Construction Industry
Over the decades, numerous studies have been conducted on the topic of technology adoption in the construction industry. These studies clearly show that construction companies are not proactive in investing in technological advancement even though there is an awareness of how important it is to follow up with tech trends. As a foundational sector, technology can “easily” bring efficiency, efficacy, improved security and progress to various industries and sectors, Construction is one of such industry and could benefit from numerous applications of technology in project management and construction in general.
Technology Can Resolve Other Challenges in Construction
Mobile devices, software, and different applications, as well as BIM, are being used in construction for years now. In the meanwhile, other emerging technologies are being adopted by some construction companies to help them excel in their business. Technology and adoption of technology can also pose as resolutions for other challenges the industry is facing. Some of these challenges are the labor shortage and safety. VR and augmented reality wearables, Artificial Intelligence, machine learning and the Internet of Things are some of the latest tech wonders that a “handful” of contractors and construction companies are using. These technologies can improve safety, enhance security, address communication and cooperation issues, as well as help with productivity in general. Thanks to technology adoption, construction companies can tackle other challenges the industry is facing and respond to new trends in construction, such as 3D concrete printing for example.
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