Four Technological Innovations Revamping Construction Industry

Rapid technological improvements and rising adoption rates have resulted in safer and more efficient job sites, lower costs, faster project completion, and more profitability.

Fremont, CA: Technology has infiltrated virtually every part of our personal and professional life, including traditionally low-tech businesses like construction. Even the industry's techno skeptics are seeing remarkable benefits and implementing a collaborative, networked environment, thanks to an increasing number of excellent results from high-profile, large-scale building and infrastructure projects. Let us look at four technological innovations in the construction sector:

Rugged job site devices

Wearables on the job site haven't entirely replaced mobile devices yet, because they can't yet do all a portable device can, but that is changing. Unlike regular tablets and smartphones, Rugged electronics are waterproof, dustproof, and composed of durable materials.

Many rugged gadgets also provide industry-specific functions like barcode scanners for tracking shipments. Workers can also use these devices to access BIM and get up-to-date information whenever they want.

Advanced, collaborative BIM

Building information modeling, or BIM, is a computerized system that integrates technology and established work practices into a unified,collaborative approach. Companies can ensure that everyone has access to vital information, including 3D digital representations of building blueprints, by connecting BIM models to wireless mobile devices. Every part of the project, such as manuals,