Top 10 technology trends in the construction industry
As the digital transformation of the construction industry gathers pace, Angitha Pradeep finds out what some of the key trends are for the sector as it looks to move on from the COVID-19 pandemic
Digital technologies can also enhance ecosystem relationships, as more firms can easily collaborate and work together on projects. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is also making its mark on construction. It can dramatically simplify the process of comparing planning documents with utilities for weeks. Artificial neural networks are said to be able to carry out this clash-detection in a day with the need for teams of engineers. AI can not only detect potential clashes with utilities but can also find solutions for them and change the plans accordingly.