How Technology is Increasing Productivity on Jobsites

The need for construction is expected to expand by 5.7% in 2022–23. And the advancements and discoveries in construction have made the buildings more substantial and energy-efficient. Technology has propelled building for years, greatly aiding the development of the construction sector. Construction has only improved with the development of connected tools and equipment, autonomous heavy equipment, 3D-simulated models, and more. Studies show that the adoption of tried-and-true technologies, combined with predictability and reliability, can enhance productivity in the construction industry by 30% to 45%.

Construction Delays

Construction delays occur when demand grows without corresponding advances in productivity. The inability to standardize building methods makes it challenging to enhance output quickly. Technological improvements have sped up the planning and execution of projects, helping construction become more accessible and efficient.

PRE-FABRICATION & OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION

By creating crucial building project components off-site, new techniques like prefabrication and off-site construction assist in speeding up the process. Prefabrication is a technique that has been applied for a while. However, the building sector is entirely new to the prefabrication approach using 3D printing.

AI & ROBOTS

Because these digital technologies can perform specific duties that typically require a human worker to supervise, productivity is considerably increased for sites that employ artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. These can support jobsites in tracking their development by using cameras to capture each stage of the project and comparing the footage to essential elements like BIM models, 3D drawings, and building schedules as well as spot any structural mistakes.

Aerial drones give workers a close-up, bird’s-eye view of dangerous tasks like checking bridges and towering structures while people remain safe. Ground-based systems can also be quite helpful by gathering data from all over the jobsite, utilizing features like light detection, ranging scan data, and sensors.

Multiple Device Usage

Everything from preconstruction management to field reporting can be done online. The ability to transmit data in real-time between project managers and jobsites keeps everything on task and simple for everyone to access.

On-site workers can easily access their schedules and submit time cards for payment. Real-time transactions can also be made for information requests, vacation requests, and the delivery of verified documents. It also helps retain all records on a digital file for future reference, eliminating the need for a physical person to copy and track everything manually.

Building Information Modeling

Tracking changes to the models and prints is a significant barrier that makes construction more challenging. One of the best ways for the construction sector to handle any changes is the development of BIM. With the help of this technology, any alterations that must be made to the design blueprints can be done and seen in real-time while also giving the structure a visual representation.

Labor Shortage

There have been many challenging moments for the construction business in terms of finding enough personnel to meet the needs of the projects that need to be finished. The industry continually has the challenge of losing people due to hardships and retirement. Even when they begin their careers, new employees frequently lack the skills and knowledge of their forerunners and don’t know how to manage the labor shortage. Fortunately, technology has developed enough to help in these circumstances. Autonomous heavy machinery safely follows its predetermined path using sensors, drones, GPS, and 3D models. With these techniques, jobsite excavation and grading can be done quickly and for less money.

Ed Williams is the senior team lead at ProjectPro.

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