Since the start of the pandemic many industries have been looking at technology to fill the gap in the innovation required for the new way of working.
The construction industry has been no different. Technology in construction has been booming since 2018 and there are now over 300 reputable software focused towards the industries various aspects, whether it’s for contract management, tendering or construction project management the industry is going through a big change.
As the labor shortage in construction continues to hamper the industry many companies are turning to technology to get work done in the absence of experienced workers.
But technology is not always easily adopted in an industry where the average age of workers is over 42, drastic change is not always a friendly customer.
It’s not unreasonable to be skeptical about technology since its benefits are not always clear from the outside, but here are a few tips that will aid owners and successful construction managers in determining whether new tech will be beneficial for your next project.
1. Do a lot of research and watch demonstrations before committing.
2. Don’t force a tech that you are not sure about
3. Look for software that will help with small tasks initially
4. Implement minor tech tools
5. Start with Drones
The above tips should help even the most defiant construction managers adapt to inevitable rise of tech in the construction industry, in the near future.