Large construction companies are continually searching for ways to beat out the competition. This has inspired the creation of a wide range of innovative tools that keep the construction industry moving forward each year.
According to Javier Loya of OTC Global Holdings: “Robotics are being used in more the construction industry, along with project management programs that allow you to manage a big project much easier”. Each year, new tools come out that have been tailored specifically for the construction industry. From the materials used to manufacture cable to the wide range of software products, people seem to be drawn to invent new and better ways to build things.
Construction projects have been pushed past the known limits by the creation of structures like the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. At 2,722 feet tall, it is the tallest structure in the world, though upper sections of the building are just ornamental and do not contain rooms. The building has over 24,000 windows presenting a unique challenge to window cleaners everywhere.
Wearable technology now makes it easy to monitor workers in dangerous areas. Workers can be alerted to hazards and supervisors can tell if a worker has fallen or been injured. Using predictive analytics, builders can foresee problems that might arise during construction, avoiding costly mistakes. Using machine learning, all visual data from a construction site can be analyzed to check for safety, progress, quality and other important factors.
Javier Loya, CEO of OTC Global Holdings has a new YouTube video. He believes in using today’s best technology to enable construction companies to better succeed.
“Though machines can now build an entire home in just a couple of days, humans will always be needed for construction. Advancements in the building industry include so many unique components that it’s difficult to keep up with the progress.”