Construction is one of the global economy’s largest sectors. However, the industry was hit hard by the pandemic. Indeed, COVID-19 has made it more difficult to transport materials, protect staff and comply with government regulations. Nevertheless, the industry is quickly morphing to adapt. Below, we explore construction trends to watch for this year.
Modular Construction
The construction industry is always searching for more efficient and cheaper ways of achieving its goals. And modular construction is one trend that will help the industry achieve this. It’s a form of construction where building work for individual pieces and parts are completed off-site before being transported for everything to be assembled together. This allows for a quicker construction process.
Automation and Robots
Another trend is that robots will help overcome the problems of worker shortage and help humans work more efficiently. Robots and automation can replace workers on mundane, simple tasks that require uncomplicated, repetitive work. Naturally, as robots don’t need to stop or sleep, this speeds up the process. Humans, on the other hand, can be left to supervise and complete more complicated work.
Increased Focus On Safety
Health and safety are becoming – quite rightly – more important. The rate of injuries haven’t significantly changed over the in the UK over the latest time period – but the 61,000 non-fatal injuries per year are still a problem. But an increased focus on safety is one trend that might help this. For 2022, it’s vital that construction businesses pick out the right construction PPE suppliers to minimise the risk of injuries and to kit out their workforce in clean, appropriate equipment. And with smart equipment on the rise – such as watches that send a signal when the wearer is injured – this focus on safety will only increase.
3D Printing
Traditionally, building materials such as plastics, composites and concrete blocks would be time-consuming to assemble. Now however, thanks to large-scale 3D printers, these materials can quickly and cheaply get put into place. Even the most intricate designs can be sped up by 3D printers. Still, it’s hard to tell where this cutting-edge tech will take the industry.
Construction is changing rapidly. With the industry pushing towards greater efficiency and safety, it’s making great strides to bouncing back from the pandemic. By investing in any of the above, your business can quickly get a step ahead of the competition.
