Staying relevant in the construction industry – or any sector, for that matter – entails learning how to read the signs of the time and watching out for trends, because technology is progressing at a breakneck pace, competition is improving, and the market is always shifting.
Here are some of the trends that are likely to dominate the new year:
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Building Information Modeling
Building Information Modeling (BIM) has taken collaboration to the next level, which, in turn, has helped increase the efficiency and quality of construction projects. BIM involves the creation of a digital representation, usually through a 3-D model, and maintaining a database of information pertinent to a building or built asset. In the U.S., BIM will soon be included in construction and building codes, while in the U.K., the BIM Level 2 mandate is already being pursued.
Modular construction
Modular construction involves the prefabrication of structure, whether a house or a building, offsite and then transporting it to the intended location upon its completion. This method has proven to be cost-effective and energy-efficient, as well as having limited impact to the original landscape of the desired site. It also provides homeowners the option of moving their house from city to city, depending on where they wish or need to reside in at a given moment. Because of these advantages, expect more modular structures in 2018.
Environmental sustainability
As more people are becoming cognizant of the possible adverse effects of modernization and industrialization to the environment, green construction, which had already begun years back, will continue to increase in popularity in the years to come.
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