Following the advances in the segment, some usability are standing out within the construction sites, such as the use of smart tools, innovations and technology.
The use of innovations and technology in civil construction has popularized the concept of “Construction 4.0” . Software, intelligent tools and other applications provide countless gains for construction companies, whether financially, reducing waste or helping to optimize deadlines.
This theme has strengthened with the advancement of the segment , especially in recent years, just after the declaration of a pandemic, in which the area managed to keep growing even in the midst of the crisis caused by Covid-19 .
Below you can see a list of the five main trends for civil construction in 2022 , a period that marks the resumption of business in the national and global economy. Check out:
Three-dimensional prints
3D printers came to revolutionize construction methods. The use of these machines makes it possible to quickly and accurately develop objects or buildings prototyping.
Its uses range from the creation of small molds to the development of “models” for the elaboration of projects, together with the architecture team. Another usability of three-dimensional prints, but on larger scales, is the constructions themselves being made using large printers.
But you may ask yourself, how is this possible? It is an innovation in the segment, made by larger machines, similar to desktop 3D printers. Through a digital design (made on a computer), the automated structure deposits the material in layers at the construction site. These will solidify and, little by little, transform into the designed format.
The biggest advantage of this method is in its execution, since it is built automatically through an intelligent system . Reducing material waste is also another benefit found.
Some systems are able to calculate the amount of material needed and the estimated time for construction. This technology is already popular in countries like China , with housing construction, diverse structures and even dams.
Virtual and augmented reality
With the technologies available on the market, new options for viewing environments within civil construction have emerged. These are two technologies that have also become popular in the segment, virtual and augmented reality . But do you know the difference between the two and how they help professionals as well as clients?
– Virtual reality: through specific glasses, this device transports the user into a new reality, which can be, for example, a 3D environment of the project to be built – an immersive visualization of space. It can be used for approval of a project by the construction company or even to facilitate the purchase of property by the client.
– Augmented reality: this technology, on the other hand, brings the three-dimensional drawings into the screen of the cell phone, tablet or other device. It is possible to have the visualization of the floor plan of the property, for example, in an interactive way. A possibility to present and analyze elements in greater detail. This facility is used to visualize potential buyers or professionals in the segment, to adapt the projects.
These are technologies that add and enhance the experience of both fronts in the segment.
Virtual reality uses visual and sound effects, and simulates – in a virtual way – a real environment. The user can interact with what he is seeing or not, according to the system settin
BIM Concept
The popularization of this concept has also spread in recent years. The BIM concept ( Building Information Modeling ) or Building Information Modeling is a process that involves several tools for designing projects, with the help of software and parameterized three-dimensional files .
Its use occurs in practically all phases of the work, from the feasibility of the project to its planning and execution.
have been making their products available in this format. These file libraries go beyond visual representation. They have the 3D drawings of the products and technical information necessary for the correct application or use of the material.
This evolution in the segment generates benefits for both sides, whether for the manufacturing industry or for the professional, who will specify the item in future works.
The use of the BIM concept, as well as augmented reality, provides customization and better project management.
Use of drones
Drones (small unmanned aircraft) have revolutionized the world of cinema when it comes to capturing images and, when applied to the construction segment, their use is no different .
Being a great alternative for hiring helicopters – used to take photographs of the projects’ areas -, drones have come to provide excellent cost-benefit for companies at construction sites.
Its use in the segment goes beyond capturing images. The aircraft also assists in other stages, such as mapping the terrain (topographic mapping of the location), monitoring and inspiration of the work, in addition to bringing more safety and agility to the process.
In an exclusive post by Cerâmica Ermida, you can find more details about the importance of using drones in construction .
Drones in civil construction, for example, help in the process of collecting aerial images, enabling audits in works, inspecting public works.
Safety and sustainability
And last but not least, safety and sustainability have also become a trend in civil construction .
The segment started to place sustainable constructions as a priority, whether in relation to the raw materials acquired or in the construction processes, for example.
The purchase of materials from sustainable sources, use of renewable energy, reduction in the emission of pollutants at the construction site, among other aspects, are characteristics that have come to guide the universe of large construction companies, aligned with the concept of ESG – acronym for ” environmental, social and governance” (in Portuguese).
The safety of professionals and enterprises has also become even more important in recent times. A trained and properly equipped team with security devices is what companies are looking for lately, for the good of all.
The theme “safety” also reaches what is often not visually perceptible: such as the use of materials certified by competent bodies.
Buildings with green facades are examples of sustainable construction, found mainly in large metropolises.
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