The construction industry is not the one that has seen a huge advancement in history. But in recent years, commercial construction companies have adopted this advanced software. Moreover, technological advancements have solved huge problems in the industry.

The article below will discuss the major challenges that the construction industry is currently experiencing. Also, how advanced technological tools are tackling these challenges.

  1. Supply Chain Issues

The major expenses in any construction project involve the cost incurred in materials and labor. The availability of the right material at the right time is essential, and it can save the contractors a massive flow of costs. Using the new cloud-based, analytic-driven, mobile procurement options ensures materials’ effective supply chain movement.

  1. The Environmental Impacts

Every sector of the world is moving towards more environmentally friendly approaches. This brings a huge question mark to the ineffective usage of Construction waste, fuel, emissions, and travel requirements. Contractors are using Machine Learning to minimize this construction waste to play their part in a green environment.

  1. Keeping track of Equipment and Material on and Off-Site

Misplacement and theft of materials and tools are considerable problems in the construction industry. According to a report, material theft at construction sites is estimated to be between 300 million and 1 billion annually. Construction companies are employing camera-mounted flying drones to avoid these thefts.

  1. Saving The Time Cost

When a contractor decides to plan the construction of a project, he has to take hundreds of trips to the site to track, analyze and revise the plan. These trips involve a lot of resources in terms of time and money. Using Augmented Reality by these modern contractors reduces their time and money cost.

  1. Safety Incidents and Recordables

According to a report, 1 in 5 workers’ deaths in the US link to the construction industry. Injuries and accidents or workers are very prone in the construction industry. Contractors are now using wearable smart PPEs for their workers to reduce accident cases.

Ending Notes

In recent years, we have seen an adoption of advanced technological tools such as AR, smart PPEs, and drones. These technological-advanced tools have reduced the significant challenges of this industry. If you have any queries regarding the construction industry, feel free to contact us!