Buildings that define a metropolis or even a nation. With the advancement of technology and subsequent decrease in both labor and construction costs, it appears that this drive can lead to a better consumer experience along with increased life expectancy of structures.
Here's the list of the most popular engineering trends in the Construction Industry:
BIM workflow includes creating a virtual model of the building. The model has built-in layers containing precise geometry of the entire structure along with the rest of the changes that need to be implemented in the final concept. Given that the model also denotes the life-expectancy of the building in the real world, BIM paves the way for a systematic approach when it comes to handling the entire project with hundreds of crew members working both online and on-site.
This approach of opting for virtual reality creates a permanent record of the structure that's to be finalized. The clients also have access to the entire model to see if there's room for changes and improvements. The interfaces created in the design of the BIM can be improved or enhanced without the need to redo the entire model.
UAVs aid in surveying huge chunks of land in a shorter time window than traditional practices. Aerial imaging, a rather costly option to go with, can be eliminated if UAVs are to be involved. Also, drones eliminate the risk of several labor mishappenings by just flying off to construction spots where heavy machinery or human labor can't reach, thus ensuring the safety of the crew working on ground zero. High-Resolution cameras installed in UAVs aid in a more detailed and accurate mapping of the landscape.
Production of construction components has also been a key reason why companies are adapting to this printing mechanism. Countries like China, Russia, and UAE have successfully built bridges, houses, and offices with 3D printing. Designed by Xu Weigo, a pedestrian bridge has been built in China with the help of robotic arms and contains a total of 44 hollowed-out concrete blocks.
The user's body movements primarily of the arms, back, and legs are controlled and aided by exosuits. (also known as exoskeletons) These machines can help prevent serious damages to one's body while carrying out daunting tasks on duty. With the use of mechanical and electrical exosuits that redistribute the weight of the object and enhance physical strength respectively, many workers themselves believe that they will switch to this mechanism sooner than ever.
Lastly, the productivity boost that these suits provide makes them a serious contender to be on our list of most popular engineering trends in the construction industry.