CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY TO WATCHING IN 2021 by MERCEDES MOROTE https://padlet.com/mercedesmorotte/sd8ati1gl523uv27 MOROTE MERCEDES, SILVA NAKASHIMA GABRIEL en-us 2021-07-06 03:23:55 UTC 2024-06-01 01:57:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f6f0.png 1. AUGMENTED REALITY mercedesmorotte https://padlet.com/mercedesmorotte/sd8ati1gl523uv27/wish/1641110576 For example, a construction worker could point a tablet at a wall, and the tablet could display the building plans for that wall as if they were actually part of the environment. 
Augmented reality has huge implications for construction because it provides additional information exactly where it’s needed
  • Automate measurement
  • Visualize modifications
  • Provide safety information
]]> 2021-07-08 01:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mercedesmorotte/sd8ati1gl523uv27/wish/1641110576 2. CONSTRUCTION WEARABLES mercedesmorotte https://padlet.com/mercedesmorotte/sd8ati1gl523uv27/wish/1641163593 Construction wearables offer numerous benefits for productivity, but they may succeed in rapid adoption especially because of their upside for safety.

  • Smart boots
  • Smart hard hat
  • Power gloves
]]> 2021-07-08 02:04:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mercedesmorotte/sd8ati1gl523uv27/wish/1641163593 3. CONSTRUCTION EXOSKELETONS mercedesmorotte https://padlet.com/mercedesmorotte/sd8ati1gl523uv27/wish/1641171327 Are wearable machines with motorized joints that provide extra support and power during repetitive movements like bending, lifting and grabbing.

  • Back support exosuits
  • Crouch support exosuits
  • Shoulder support exosuits

]]> 2021-07-08 02:08:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mercedesmorotte/sd8ati1gl523uv27/wish/1641171327 4. CONSTRUCTION ROBOTS mercedesmorotte https://padlet.com/mercedesmorotte/sd8ati1gl523uv27/wish/1641171697
  • Factory robots
  • Factory robots, for example by carrying tools or equipment.
  • Fully autonomous robots,can scan the environment and perform complex tasks with tools independently.

    • ]]>     2021-07-08 02:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mercedesmorotte/sd8ati1gl523uv27/wish/1641171697     5. DRONES mercedesmorotte https://padlet.com/mercedesmorotte/sd8ati1gl523uv27/wish/1641248597 Drones have already made an impressive contribution to construction, Small, camera-mounted, flying drones are able to reduce the costs of processes that used to be extraordinarily expensive.

    • Topographic maps
    • Equipment tracking
    • Security surveillance

    ]]>     2021-07-08 02:54:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mercedesmorotte/sd8ati1gl523uv27/wish/1641248597     6. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING gabrielsilva210692 https://padlet.com/mercedesmorotte/sd8ati1gl523uv27/wish/1641387885 Artificial intelligence is the ability for technology to make decisions independent of human input, while machine learning is the ability for technology to “learn” from past experiences. Both of these technologies have massive implications for construction, where efficient and intelligent decision-making has notable effects on productivity and safety.

    • Improved safety: For example, by using machine learning processes, software can analyze job site photos and identify risks and safety violations.
    • Decreased costs: By analyzing past projects, machine learning software can identify inefficiencies and propose more effective timelines.
    • Better design: Because machine learning software can learn over time, it can improve building design aspects by exploring hundreds of variations.



    ]]>     2021-07-08 04:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mercedesmorotte/sd8ati1gl523uv27/wish/1641387885     7. MODULAR CONSTRUCTION gabrielsilva210692 https://padlet.com/mercedesmorotte/sd8ati1gl523uv27/wish/1641414428 Modular construction is an alternative building method in which structures are constructed off-site, delivered in pieces, and then assembled by cranes.

    Because construction of the building happens at the same time the site is prepared, modular construction can be up to twice as fast as traditional projects.
    Other benefits of modular construction include:

    • Decreased construction waste: Since many buildings are constructed simultaneously in one factory, excess materials from one project can easily be used on another.
    • Lower emissions: By reducing total deliveries as well as total time spent on-site, modular construction decreases carbon emissions.

    ]]>     2021-07-08 04:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mercedesmorotte/sd8ati1gl523uv27/wish/1641414428     8. 3D PRINTING gabrielsilva210692 https://padlet.com/mercedesmorotte/sd8ati1gl523uv27/wish/1641425900 3D printing involves layer-by-layer creations using machines. Like traditional printers, 3D printers take a digital design and render it in the physical world. Unlike traditional printers, however, 3D printers are not limited to a flat document, but can instead use a variety of materials to create objects or even entire structures.

    • Efficient materials usage: A growing field is invested in printing building materials (like cinder blocks) or entire structures (like bridges) out of concrete, reducing waste as opposed to traditional methods.
    • Increased speed: Compared to traditional building, a 3D printed structure can emerge in its entirety within a few days.
    • Eliminating errors: Once a 3D printer receives a design, it renders it perfectly in the physical world, eliminating costly errors
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    ]]>     2021-07-08 05:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mercedesmorotte/sd8ati1gl523uv27/wish/1641425900     9. BULLDING INFORMATION MODELING gabrielsilva210692 https://padlet.com/mercedesmorotte/sd8ati1gl523uv27/wish/1641432358 Building information modeling (BIM) is the process of creating a digital representation of a structure (a “model”) prior to building it. An accurate representation of the building enables everyone involved in the construction to anticipate difficulties, eliminate risk, determine logistics and increase efficiency.

    Building information modeling is useful for all stages of construction:

    • Before construction, BIM helps reduce the need for future change orders by anticipating challenges.
    • During construction, BIM improves communication and efficiency by offering a central hub for up-to-date and accurate reference documentation.
    • After construction, BIM creates the possibility for building management for the structure’s entire lifecycle by providing owners with valuable information about every detail of the building.

    ]]>     2021-07-08 05:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mercedesmorotte/sd8ati1gl523uv27/wish/1641432358     10. BLOCKCHAIN gabrielsilva210692 https://padlet.com/mercedesmorotte/sd8ati1gl523uv27/wish/1641446652 Blockchain technology, first used for the online cryptocurrency “Bitcoin,” is a way of recording information that has broad applications for construction project management. Though difficult to understand at first, the importance of blockchain is that it is an intuitive way to increase project efficiency.

    A few aspects of blockchain make it particularly appealing for the construction industry:

    • Secure: All data related to the project is encrypted, so proprietary information stays protected.
    • Decentralized: Project information is not stored in a single location, and it is accessible from anywhere.
    • Scalable: Since it doesn’t require a massive data warehouse, blockchain can be scaled to very large projects.

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