The Stagnant Construction Industry is Evolving With the IoT

IoT or the Internet of Things is revolutionising many things, including construction.

13:13 08 August 2018

IoT or the Internet of Things is revolutionising many things, including construction. Changes are happening because the way people use buildings is changing, and modern building planning needs to reflect that.

 

 

These changes are making this industry much more exciting for those involved. Students who are just getting into construction will likely have an easier time adapting since they are learning everything they need to learn right away rather than going back to school.

 

 

Students hoping to earn their certificate IV in building and construction, and those who need to go back to school, should learn about the four ways IoT is changing the industry.

 

 

One thing that is definitely changing the way building projects move forward is BIM or building information modeling. This is a process where a 3D model of the proposed building is built intelligently. The entire structure and design is detailed in this model, which allows more precise inspection and makes it easier to make changes before construction even begins.

 

 

Mistakes in design sometimes show up during construction, which forces the worker to do more work than what was expected. This is not good, and it ends up costing the construction company a lot more.

 

 

Construction is already one of the hardest jobs out there, so additional work is not needed. Of course, people who are eager to find work in this industry want the work, but that doesn't mean they want to break their backs. The simplification of building erections could lead to construction employment growth, even though Training AU already reports that 79.1 percent of their students are employed as construction workers.

 

 

Another big step that building design is taking using the IoT is creating buildings that reduce impact on the environment. Many buildings have been built without any consideration to energy management, but the IoT is making it easier to design a building that can conserve energy. Some are calling this kind of building green building, and it is growing in popularity.

 

 

Green buildings are being built to do things like shut down systems when no one is inside. These buildings also come with louvers that optimize the amount of natural light that comes into a building on its own, which helps reduce power usage. These are just some of the ways green buildings are changing things, but these changes all depend on IoT.

 

 

The IoT is also making it possible for construction workers to use prefabricated materials, which help reduce construction waste. Previously, this was hard to do because of the precision needed to get these materials constructed beforehand, but AI is solving this issue.

 

 

Construction management is another aspect of construction that is changing for the better through IoT. There is no doubt that better management can lead to more efficient construction, which ends up saving money.

 

 

Part of what makes IoT vital for management is that it helps track not only labor but also parts and progress. This helps the manager make changes that expedite the job, and this ensures that the work is completed without spending more money than necessary.

 

 

It should also be pointed out that heavy construction equipment is also changing. Some of these devices come with sensors that help monitor the machines at all times, and they highlight potential issues before they affect the machines. Issues with a machine could delay construction significantly, which costs money.

 

 

There is no telling how much the Internet of Things is going to change construction, but it does seem to be an exciting time to be involved in an industry that is going through an evolution it has not seen for some time. Most of these changes are not only helping the environment but also making this job a bit easier, which is something construction workers are probably going to be happy about.