Construction Magazine April 2017 | Page 22

TECHNOLOGY

ARE THERE ANY EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES TO WATCH OUT

FOR IN THE CONSTRUCTION

INDUSTRY ?

With the ever-increasing volume of technology , Skanska is constantly looking for the best ways to improve quality and production . Lately we have seen the emergence of artificial intelligence and the utilisation of virtual reality . In upcoming years , we could see the use of artificial technology for interpretation of construction documents which would drastically improve the daily production for Project Managers .
The use of Virtual Reality will be a tool to convey the design for our customers . We envision that this tool will provide our customers with a clear design intent without the use of mock-ups , saving the client both time and money . This is already being utilised on this project to some degree .
Robotics and Mechanised construction aspects will be emerging as an option , due to the skilled trades people becoming harder to find when the market is hot . The everimproving sustainable technologies such as wind , solar and water will also be constantly incorporated into projects as these industries improve and become more cost effective .
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