The pace of construction continues to increase. Developers and owners want their projects constructed and delivered faster than ever. At the same time, the industry has new challenges. There’s new tech, modeling, fabrication – all these complications have the potential to slow the process down, but that’s not an option.
There are a few noteworthy trends in the construction industry today. Some have been increasing in usage over the years. With others, companies in the industry are waiting to see if they pan out. Still others are what we might call the “bleeding edge.”
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Is the construction industry not adopting technology because companies and workers are just stubborn? Or is it a situation where the right value proposition or tools are not being offered? There is technology today that is being embraced widely, for instance smart phones and online virtual meetings. Mobile devices are Read more…
The construction industry has been forced into digital transformation over the past nine months at a more rapid pace, so managers are now embracing remote workflows and allowing people to do what they do and relying on trades workers to give the proper input for jobs. Many people in the trades hope it stays that way after the industry returns to “normal.”
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The construction industry is ripe for change. Transforming business to accommodate that change is a marathon, not a sprint – it’s a career commitment. Fortunately, the rewards are big. Everyone is touched by the built environment, and in the long run we’re making the world a better place. Digital transformation Read more…
America was built on the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) trades, and the trades are facing change overnight. MEP trade workers are considered essential personnel during this pandemic. They’re still working, and there are immediate career opportunities across the US. Yet there is still that tendency to look down on the profession of a plumber, an electrician or an HVAC worker. That is still the predominant narrative around the trades, and it was developed long ago by those outside the professions.
Digital workflows are necessary in today’s business climate. Building information modeling (BIM) is here to stay. Data should be used in the most optimal ways, and BIM enables that.
There are barriers that prevent companies from adopting technology. Construction has seemed to lag behind the trends of other industries in using data to run businesses in a more effective way.