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How Digitization Is Transforming the Construction Industry Without Sacrificing Quality

Written by Posted On Monday, 23 November 2020 06:49
How Digitization Is Transforming the Construction Industry Without Sacrificing Quality

The construction sector is a multi-trillion dollar industry that is only expected to skyrocket as time unfolds. In an effort to keep up with the industry's ever-evolving demand and competition, companies are taking a technological approach. By becoming more digitized, construction workers have achieved tremendous success when it comes to tackling projects in a more efficient manner and saving time, resources, and manpower in the process.

Despite the promise of a better outcome, some professionals still aren't sold on the benefits of going digital, leaving their employees with no choice but to get the job done using outdated measures. There's no reason to work harder when you can work smarter. And workers are paying attention. Construction firms that don't exploit digitization are losing their workers to ones that do, especially those from younger generations.

Sadly, business owners that fail to understand how technology can transform their operations are setting themselves up for defeat. They often won't recognize these limitations until they either lose prominent clients or are forced out of business — and by then it's often too late to recover.

Don't let digitization scare you away from revolutionary change. Here are the biggest benefits you can expect from a technological transformation.

Higher Productivity Gains

Even more than other industries, the construction world thrives on productivity. Buildings need to be built, highways need to be formed, and surfaces are constantly needing to be restructured. And when the process isn't being moved along quickly enough, people lose their jobs.

However, coercing workers to speed up the process and become more creative in their ways only goes so far. Dishing out bonuses and pay raises will also only breed temporary results. The problem was never the manpower. It was a lack of resources. Fortunately, digitization has proved to be the solution to not only get more done with fewer hands on deck, but to also take on projects and meet deadlines that would have been otherwise impossible.

Establishing New Materials and Methods

Modern construction material has advanced far past electric drills. The industry has become more eco-friendly and all-around more efficient. In fact, automated machines have made it possible to get much of an assignment done without the use of manpower.

Look at automatic brick laying machines, for example. This innovation alone does the same amount of work five times faster than a typical construction worker. When used alongside employees, these industrial robots perfectly illustrate how digitization has made way for more intelligent construction practices.

And before you think it, these automated machines don't eliminate job security. In fact, their support is welcomed across the industry. These innovations handle the tedious, repetitive actions that construction workers don't want to be bogged down by so they can handle more important matters out on the job site. They are even designed to collaborate with workers, so it's like adding another member to the team, even if they aren't human.

Digitization is also advancing the ways of millwork by providing more sustainable materials that build on the environment's well-being instead of harming it. PVC and urethanes are now used in creative design, and these eco-friendly materials are beneficial because they are mold-resistant and ward off bug infestations. My own company has been taking advantage of these developments for years because they're not only better for the environment, but are longer-lasting and more cost-effective for our clients as well. It's now possible to have the best of both worlds.

Revolutionary Technologies Accelerate Innovation

Digitization is more than switching from paper to electronic tablets, though mobile devices have gone a long way in terms of keeping things up to speed. Business owners may hesitate when it comes to making these monetary investments, but as digitization has become the new norm, technology has become more affordable. And by way of artificial intelligence and virtual reality, jobs have become infinitely easier, giving owners an almost immediate return on their investment.

For example, when a construction team is assigned to a new project, the workings of current technology provides them with anything they need to know about the area in which they will be developing or reengineering. And when factoring in all of the issues from the previous years, they can end up with hundreds of pieces of data to read through. However, with machine learning and a broader spectrum of artificial intelligence, the important details can be composed in much smaller, readable layers, saving the team a great deal of time and effort.

Real-time Visibility

Gone are the days in which the project manager has no idea how far a job has developed. Real-time visibility technology bridges the distance gap by allowing construction teams to update their progress as they work, giving everyone involved a clear idea as to how things are moving, and holding all parties accountable for staying on schedule.

As digitization allows for data to be transferred instantaneously and without a hitch, the team is able to connect with those at remote locations without having to be burdened by emails and phone calls along the way, making for better collaboration across the board.

As there are deadlines set in place, customers also want to be kept in the loop without having to constantly reach out to the company. Real-time visibility makes it possible for customers to be clued in, which breeds transparency. Not only does this grant a greater peace of mind, but it also gives workers a heads up if the client needs any changes made. All in all, this level of heightened communication builds stronger bonds and results in happier, more loyal customers.

Technological advancements have only just transpired within the past two decades, and the construction industry has already experienced some tremendous efficiency gains, making it impossible to turn back. Despite how things began, digitization is the future of construction, and those who refuse to get on board won't survive the shift.

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Eric Capolino

Eric Capolino is Co-Founder and Managing Member of Structure NYC, a boutique general contracting and custom millwork company.

https://ericcapolino.com/
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