O advent of new technologiesIt significantly influenced the modernization of industry and industrial civil construction.
Largely due to the limitations observed in production processes in large-scale markets and also due to thenew demandsthat have been emerging incities (sustainability).
Given this scenario, technology has also impacted the possibilities for the future of civil constructionwith drones, augmented reality, smart buildings and other new features.
The tendency is for the way of building to be revolutionized in the coming years.
Trends in cities of the future
Before talking about civil construction, it is important to understand the physical scenario in which the industries are located.
This is because thetrends of a city of the futurecan naturallyimpact the construction industry.
Therefore, let's analyze where the cities of the future are heading and thus come to some conclusions about the future of civil construction.
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Modern city projects
The cities that are targeted for the future have strong sustainable trends, that is, care for:
- Encouraging the reduction of vehicular traffic;
- Conversion of organic waste into energy;
- “Green” buildings;
- Integration with technology forenergy efficiency.
Some projects can be cited to illustrate this new reality and stimulate visions ofhow the future of construction can be shaped.
Bridge in Scotland
In a more practical aspect of this project, the bridge has a system that reduces wind pressure on vehicles, which reduces the risk of closure due to strong winds. We have here theadaptation of the constructionagainst the influence of external agents.
With a more conceptual vision, the bridge helped to eliminate many queues and waiting time for drivers to travel this section, which with the bridge became much more fluid.
Thus we glimpse atrend towards cities that are more integrated with the environment(less environmental impact), and healthier environments for humans.
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Central Park Tower
AHere, the focus is on the use of techniques to reduce emissions, optimize natural ventilationof the air and climate control(integration with the environment).
Therefore, cities end upinfluence construction projectswithin its outline, and a wide range of attributes begin to emerge to contribute to this fundamental area of the industry.
The main trends for the future of civil construction
Now with the general scenario of cities we can analyze with a more appropriate lens the civil projectsin its particularities.
So, what elements can be used in light of the new advents presented by the most modern technologies? This is what we will see next.
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Management and full integration software (apps)
This tool is a great facilitator forexchange of informationin real time between all project collaborators.
With the use of management-oriented technologies (applications), it is possible to achieve one of the biggest project challengesin civil construction, that is, theintegration of all areasof the team.
By achieving this, you have control over the processes and activities carried out in the office, as well as on site, in addition to obtaining a good perspective on the progress of the relationship with clients,adding more value to the service provided.
Types of applications (and their purposes):
- Applications for project management;
- Applications for control and measurements;
- Control the position of the sun.
For more details, see this article on 10 applications for construction that make an engineer’s life easier.
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality
These innovations open up a wide range oflots of possibilities, where it is basicallypossible to simulate an alternative reality(on a cell phone or computer).
In other words, projects that are still on paper can be viewed as if they were alreadyready(3D simulation), and can be accessed in greater detail depending on the version of the software used.
To theadvantages are many, such as the significant reduction in material waste, optimization of construction processes, fewer delays and a reduction in failures throughout the entire process.
Sustainability
Integrated capture of organic waste and reuse to generate energy, green roofs that capture rainwater, integrated technologies for energy efficiency, all these elements are part of a list thatintegrate the concepts of future cities and suggest guidelines for the future of civil construction.
Based on these references, she will be able to establish processes sustainable, helping to reduce energy waste and increase your productivity.
Furthermore, there is still ainfluence coming from the advent of industry 4.0,such as process optimization, productivity, environmental awareness, etc.
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