2021 Outlook: Emerging Technologies Impacting the Construction Industry

April 5, 2021
Chris Ruffo - Construction Executive

While the AEC industry has largely transitioned to BIM over the last decade, it’s only been more recently where new design technologies have emerged for the built environment, further extending what’s possible with BIM. These new technologies include digital fabrication, real-time visualization, virtual and mixed reality, artificial intelligence, robotics, generative design, reality modelling, IoT and the development of digital twins. In fact, the industry is already seeing accelerated adoption of these emerging technologies out of necessity.

With the challenges of working remote coupled with project delays, the entire building industry is looking for creative ways to maximize project efficiency. What technology trends can be expected to dominate this space in 2021?

Reprinted courtesy of Chris Ruffo, Construction Executive, a publication of Associated Builders and Contractors. All rights reserved.



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