How integrating technology into construction techniques yields success with projects

by TopBIM Company Construction Consultant

GENERAL INTRODUCTION

Implementing the latest technologies has been a trend these days. Every day a number of new technological inventions are happening around the globe. However, for the construction industry, it is believed that the AEC business has been lagging behind in the adoption of technologies. The construction business is undeniably one of the biggest contributors to the economy in the world. Infrastructural development facilitates the socio-economic growth of the country.

Since the introduction of the technologies in the construction and building industries has pushed the limits and widened the horizon for professionals. New technological innovations for AEC reward a lot of benefits to construction stakeholders and the clients, such as

Reduced reworks
Faster completion of activities

Cost efficacy & time efficacy
Increased productivity
Accuracy & precision

The construction industry faced a lot of complexities due to the lack of technology and the latest methodologies. Implementing technologies such as BIM, 3D laser scanning and Artificial Intelligence in AEC brings a lot of clarity to the construction process in the design stage itself. Let us explore some of the latest technological innovations used in AEC.

TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS IN AEC

The digitization and innovative technologies have transformed the AEC business. The AEC firms leverage tons of benefits from technologies and yield success from the projects. Let us explore such innovative technologies for civil engineering and building construction: -

Building Information Modeling

Building Information Modeling or BIM is a concept that allows enhanced visualization of the construction project in the design stage through a comprehensive data-rich model, virtually. BIM Modeling facilitates quantification of the resources, precise cost estimates, detailed model of the structure and streamlined workflow for project activities for the construction professionals. BIM improves the insights of the project, delivering efficient outcomes. It also improves the safety of workers, mitigating the onsite risks.

3D Laser Scanning

3D laser scanning is a non-destructive technology used widely for precise data capture of objects and building structures using laser rays. Through LiDAR, the 3D laser scanners capture precise spatial data of the object in the form of points, known as the point cloud data. The point cloud data is further utilized to create detailed 3D representations of the captured geometries/structures. 3D laser scanning is also used for accurate surveying and volumetric measurement of resources, on-site.

Artificial Intelligence

Implementation of smart technologies such as AI helps construction managers and engineers to keep a track of their valuable resources, materials, labour and also construction activities in real-time. AI in construction helps to track potential safety issues and errors on-site, making it a safer place to work. It also increases the productivity and efficiency of construction projects. Although Artificial Intelligence has been dominating the construction industry, it would never replace the human workforce completely.