How ConTech Makes Planning And Designing A Construction Project More Efficient |
Posted: October 6, 2021 |
Before technology had a place in the construction industry, planning and designing a new building, bridge, or whatever structure was in the works was long and tedious. However, with new innovations in construction technology, planning and designing a new construction project can be accomplished in a matter of hours. Check out the following ways that construction technology, or ConTech for short, is making planning and designing a construction project more manageable, faster, and more efficient. 1 - Building Information ModelingThe traditional process for designing a new construction project involved creating blueprints. Unfortunately, these blueprints often had to be changed when the construction project neared completion because of errors associated with the paper drawings. But, when it comes to planning and designing a new construction project, Building Information Modeling (BIM) is there to make the process far more efficient. With BIM, architects and engineers can use 3D modeling software to design a construction project, which means that things like engineering, structural support, electrical wiring, plumbing, interior design, and other necessary elements of a new project are all included in one model. This eliminates the need for extensive back and forth communication about the construction projectwhile being designed. BIM also allows designers to make changes to a project in real-time through collaboration software, which means that every aspect of the design process can be improved upon with BIM technology. 2 - 3D PrintingBefore 3D printing was used in the construction industry, it could take a long time for a design to become a physical object. But, with new innovations in this technology, objects can be printed within hours after they are designed. With less time spent waiting for parts and tools to be manufactured, designers can more efficiently construct and prepare a construction project. 3 - Data AnalyticsAs technology continues to impact the construction industry, data analytics is making it possible for projects to become even more efficient. On average, 40 percent of a building's capital costs are related to labor and material logistics, which means that data analytics can save time and money by helping to improve supply chain management, scheduling, and workforce performance. Without the new technologies currently driving the construction industry, around $1.7 trillion worth of construction projects would not be built in the next few years. By using technology to improve how these types of projects are designed, planned, and completed, people can make it possible for more buildings, roads, bridges, and other structures to be constructed worldwide.
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