Digital Technologies: Future of construction industry.

Digitalization refers to enabling or improving processes by leveraging Digital technologies & Digital Data.

In the AEC industry, construction practices were dealt with hand-drafted drawing, manual measurements & a load of paper documentation. Now this industry is entering into the digital age. Computer-Aided Design (CAD) has been used for many years & now Building Information Modeling (BIM) is changing the way projects are being delivered, Creating an efficient & sustainable built environment. There are so many technologies in the industry that are in the developing process & a few of them are brief as follows which will definitely Empower & change the productivity of the construction industry.


1. Cloud-based BIM Collaboration -

Cloud-based BIM Collaboration allows project team members to effectively work in a collaborative environment.

It allows you to Merge multiple model files and work-sets from different project partners and different design tools into one central model.

Using the cloud anyone can access information about the project at any time & any location.

Advantages of Cloud-based BIM Collaboration-

1. Universal access to the data.

2. Model Coordination

3. Track & monitor the progress of a project.

4. Infinite Computation.

5. Resolving the clashes

6. Effective Communication among the personnel involved.

Softwares use for BIM Collaboration - 

Autodesk BIM360, Trimble connect, Allplan Bimplus, Tekla BIMSight.


2. Virtual Reality (VR) -

Virtual Reality is a computer-based simulation of the artificial or real world, which can be experienced via special electronic equipment & sensors.

In Construction Industry, VR is used to review the real 3D environment of architectural designs.

It allows direct user interaction in virtual space that gives a clear understanding of construction.

Advantages of VR in the Construction Industry -    

1. Reduces rework.

2. Improves safety.

3. Improving accessibility & Quality control.

4. Fix problems before they occur.

VR Softwares - Unity 3D, Unreal Engine, Blender.


3. Augmented Reality (AR) -

In the construction industry, AR is widely used in the commercial sector to add a single virtual piece of information to reality.

Augmented reality allows overlaying a digital image in the real world with tablets or smartphones.

AR in construction & architectural projects involve placing a 3D model of a proposed design onto an existing space using mobile devices & 3D models.



Advantages of AR in the Construction Industry -

1. Real-time Visualization of projects.

2. Greater implementation of BIM.

3. Better team collaboration & communication.


AR Toolkits - Vuforia, ARCore, ARKit.


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