The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many industries—including construction—conduct business. Innovative solutions are becoming more widespread in the industry and are redefining how the construction industry will operate in a post-pandemic world, according to www.forconstructionpros.com.
The COVID-19 pandemic reportedly has cut the time it takes to adopt some trends from three years to less than one year. Following are some trends that have taken hold.
- Workforce safety and protective equipment. Before COVID-19, employers had been slow to adopt wearable technology. Now, more employers are incorporating wearable technology—such as smart watches or smart construction helmets—to reduce safety threats on job sites, monitor workers who are not social distancing and for contact tracing.
- Use of efficient technology. Contractors have increased use of efficient technology—such as drones, building information management and augmented reality—to help streamline project management, achieve effective results and reduce costs.
- Remote work and mobile access. Frequent use of remote and mobile applications resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic reveal avenues for communication, inspection and accountability during all stages of a project, such as apps for virtual meetings or measuring assistant apps. Mobile access allows the workforce and management team to communicate efficiently and avoid delays, boosting productivity.
- Construction management software solutions. The use of management software to streamline project tasks and reporting has gained ground in the construction industry. It allows remote access so companies can more easily manage a project, as well as plan and organize present and future projects, with increased efficiency and greater accuracy.
