Latest Trends For Construction 2023
New Year is around the corner Urbanfeat Construction brings you a fresh chance to take stock of where we’ve been and where we’re going on our latest trip around the sun. At a glance, 2022 was a bumpy ride.
The Construction Industry continues to be vexed by rising materials costs, snarls in the supply chain, and a shortage of workers. But opportunities abound to embrace new technologies and practices that add a greater degree of wisdom and sustainability to how we approach the challenging work of building the world of tomorrow. Irrespective of whether you are a craftsperson or skilled trade worker, a private contractor or project manager, or simply curious about the state of play in the world of construction, it helps to have a map to guide you along the way.
Green Buildings Practices and Sustainable Construction
Rising global temperatures and extreme weather events will not only continue to pose direct threats to all life on Earth in the years ahead, but they will also wreak havoc on entire industries, as well as the built environments where we live, work, and play in. Construction is not immune to climate change, and as one of the largest contributors to global carbon emissions, it’s imperative that Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry leaders take action now and commit to a more sustainable and eco-friendly way of doing business.
- Economic Benefits of Green Building
- Reduced Building Cost
- Added Market Value
- Increased Water Efficiency
- Increased Economic Activity
- Energy Efficient Practices
Labour Shortages
Manpower is definitely an important factor in the construction industry. Construction Companies need to deliver quality output so that clients can keep coming to them for their services. High-quality output requires expertise from experienced individuals. For instance, a construction site needs certified operators for heavy pieces of machinery like construction hoists to ensure efficiency and safety on the construction site.
There is a high demand for experienced construction employees creating a labour shortage in the industry. Most of the time, multiple firms have to compete with each other to get as many qualified candidates for their projects which means providing better wages and benefits for their leads. They also use the perks to retain their current employees.
Rising Material Cost
Many factors affect the cost of an increase in construction materials. One of the major causes is issues with tariffs and trade. Another reason for the increasing costs of materials is the changes in environmental regulations and, of course, the demand in the market.
Lumber, steel, fuel, and iron are some of the most common materials that a construction project needs– all of which have seen drastic increases recently.
Construction hoists and other equipment on-site need fuel to function, and the project needs lumber, steel, and iron to be able to build. Prices of materials change so rapidly that despite the efforts of some construction firms to negotiate the costs of materials during the pre-development stage– the estimates may be entirely off once the project starts.
3-D Modelling
3D Modelling is a way the construction industry can benefit from 3D technology greatly. It involves the process of creating a mathematical representation of any object or surface in three-dimensional spaces using specialized software. It basically brings 2D, flat ideas to life.
3D modelling is on the rise in the construction industry as well for visualizing graphic designs and creating simulations. Construction is one of the few jobs that are still done a lot by hand rather than automation. It involves a lot of waste materials as well, and is costly. In fact, manual construction techniques often go way over the assigned budget.
Benefits of 3-D Modelling
- Allowing more creative room
- Easily shareable designs
- Identifying problems earlier
- Making greater team collaboration possible
Technology and Digitalization
The construction industry has not been on the cutting edge of technology. However, that’s changing in significant ways. Some site managers use drones to monitor for safety risks or check measurements. Analysts have also pointed out that the move toward connected construction will unlock new capabilities.
People no longer need paper documents that could get lost or damaged. Instead, they can pull up the required information on a cloud platform that lets them see a digital version on demand. This improvement enhances collaboration and leads to faster problem resolution. Team members can also see digital models of buildings before construction begins.
It takes time and effort for construction company leaders to figure out the best ways to embrace digital technologies in their businesses. However, one way to do that is to stay abreast of trends in construction industry improvements. Then, they can learn more about how peers achieved meaningful gains.
Smart Cities
Many modern households have several smart devices in their homes. These gadgets do everything from helping people find information more quickly to enable them to keep their homes clean and energy-efficient with less effort. It’s not surprising that innovations in construction industry companies often centre on making entire cities “smarter,” too.
Smart Cities often result in destinations that are safer and let residents live better happier lives. They also give engineers, designers and other professionals exciting opportunities to push the boundaries of what’s possible and be directly responsible for long-term progress.
When planned correctly, smart cities facilitate continual improvement. That’s because they collect real-time and historical data to optimize decision-making. The statistics could prevent traffic jams, promote eco-friendly development and more.
