“Adapt or die,” Darwin held in his theory of the evolution of the species. A phrase that could be applied perfectly to what is happening today in the construction industry. Because it is not the strongest, nor the fastest, that will survive, but those that are best adapted to change. So what is the future of the building industry? Today at Kibler Construction we want to show you the 4 technological trends in construction that are revolutionizing the way construction companies work.

The 4 major technological trends in construction that are shaping the future of the sector, the application of innovative technologies in the construction industry is already a fact. If until a few years ago it was one of the industries most reluctant to change, today the digital transformation is something necessary in those building companies that want to continue to respond to the needs of consumers. So we are going to find out which are the 4 technological trends in construction that mark the future of the sector.

1. Latest generation machinery
Within the latest generation of construction machinery, robots stand out above all, qualified as intelligent machinery, although they are not the only element. Let’s see some of them in detail:

Robots: they pursue automation of operations in the construction industry and there are already examples of this particular type of equipment, both in demolition -managed by remote control-, in bricklaying -the Hadrian robot is capable of laying up to 1,000 per hour, among others.

Drones: they allow both detailed inspections of constructions and large extensions of land without the need for a crane or scaffolding, and obtaining maps and plans through aerial photography to make 3D models.

Other equipment: innovation is also incorporated into more traditional machinery, for example in cutting-edge tools such as hammers that have built-in dust collectors.

2. Apps that facilitate access to information about the work
Another of the technological trends in construction is the creation of apps that facilitate access to information about the work, making the use of paper increasingly obsolete. These new systems allow, through the mobile phone or tablet, to follow up all the construction processes, as well as important documentation of the project.

3. Virtual Reality
Virtual reality has been applied in many fields and has recently reached the construction sector. The ability to visit a building from the inside without having to go to the site, as well as correcting possible defects or recreating possible constructions are some of the advantages of virtual reality.

4. Big Data – data analysis to identify new opportunities
Its application in construction is relatively recent, and yet it is a magnificent tool for analyzing a large volume of data that helps to identify new opportunities. How? By reducing costs, because it can identify efficient ways of doing business; by improving the speed of decision making by being able to analyze the information immediately; and by discovering new products and services, since Big Data analytics measures the needs of clients and their satisfaction.

And after this review of four of the main technological trends in construction, it only remains for us to remember that Kibler Construction works continue to be at the forefront of new developments. All this with the aim of always improving quality and customer satisfaction.