The role of technology in modern construction is revolutionary and multidimensional, increasing productivity, reducing costs, improving safety, speeding up and improving the quality of construction projects. The following are the most important aspects of the role of technology in modern construction:

  1. Building Information Modeling (BIM)

BIM is a key technology that integrates all stages of building design, construction, and operation with high accuracy in the form of a digital model.

Benefits:

Reduce design errors and interferences

Simulation of the construction process before implementation

Optimized project time and cost management

  1. Artificial intelligence and machine learning

Predict safety risks, analyze project data, optimize time and budget planning

Use in image analysis to detect project progress or execution errors

  1. Drones

Monitoring and visual documentation of various construction stages

Surveying dangerous areas without the need for human intervention

Mapping and preparing accurate 3D models of the project site

  1. ۳D printing

The ability to manufacture building components (even entire buildings) at high speed, with low material waste and complex shapes

Suitable for building temporary structures or in remote areas

  1. Virtual and augmented reality (VR / AR)

Simulation of the project environment for contractors, employers and even buyers

Training workers in a simulated environment to increase Safety

  1. Sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT)

Installing sensors in machinery, structures, or even workers’ helmets

Collecting real-time data to monitor the health of the structure, equipment productivity, and worker safety

  1. Robotics and automation

Using bricklayer, concrete pourer, welder, etc. robots for repetitive or dangerous tasks

Increasing the speed and accuracy of construction operations

  1. Modular and prefabricated construction

Manufacturing building components in the factory and assembling them on site

Reducing construction time and dependence on weather conditions

Smart energy and resource consumption control systems

Using environmentally friendly materials and materials recycling technology

  1. Sustainable and green technologies
  2. Digital project management (Construction Management Software)

Software such as Primavera, MS Project, Procore, PlanGrid for scheduling, budgeting, quality control, and communication between project agents