Like all tech, construction technology shows tremendous potential for innovation in commercial construction. Here are some amazing advancements we’ve discovered, and their implications for current and future Florida commercial building projects.
Enhanced Project and Product Quality
“One of the most impactful ways technology improves quality in construction is through the use of pre-engineered metal buildings, or prefabrication. Prefabrication involves manufacturing building components off-site in a controlled environment where conditions are optimized for precision and consistency. This approach significantly minimizes the variability often encountered with traditional on-site construction, ensuring that structural components are built to exact specifications.” – Empire Construction, Sioux Falls, SD
Improving quality means improved longevity, reduced liability, and greater safety for the teams and tenants who work on and occupy the building.
Greater Safety
Drones are now invaluable tools for commercial building site inspections and safety monitoring. They access hard-to-reach areas that would be unsafe for people to get to. They provide high-resolution images and videos to identify potential hazards as soon as possible.
Did you know virtual reality (VR) improves commercial construction results, too? VR training simulations let crews practice dangerous, high-risk tasks in a safe, controlled environment, improving their skills and awareness without putting them at unnecessary risk.
Greater Eco-Friendliness
Eco-friendly building techniques and innovations go hand in hand with efficiency. We use construction technology to complete energy audits, empowering our clients with the precise knowledge they need to use water, electricity, and other resources safely and sustainably, and remaining good stewards of our fragile local ecosystems and natural environments.
Careful Planning
Artificial intelligence allows for careful planning and thoughtful decision-making throughout the construction process. And we don’t just mean digital renderings and schematics. Construction firms now use innovative tech like autonomous vehicles, 3D printing, and robotic systems (e.g., rebar tying) to increase precision and speed up completion of repetitive tasks without getting inconsistent results.
“Digital twins” are also on the rise in the commercial construction industry. Digital twins use advanced machine learning to create virtual replicas of commercial buildings to simulate scenarios, predict issues, and optimize facility management. A digital twin can show you how a building design or plan would fare against a weather event, a problem with the power grid, and more.
Improved Project Management and Communication
Successful construction project management is based on clear communication, accurate data, and ethical adherence to standards and codes. Construction technology achieves all this and more.
- Cloud-Based Platforms: Tools like Procore and Buildertrend connect stakeholders, contractors, and clients, who can view updates, share documents, and manage project timelines from anywhere.
- Scheduling Software: Advanced scheduling tools keep commercial building projects on time, and alert managers to potential delays before they happen.
Advanced Results + the Human Element
There’s no replacement for human creativity and ingenuity. Construction technology can empower already-effective teams to deliver even better results and superior service. Those are always front of mind for the commercial construction teams at Farrar Construction Services. We bring a combination of cutting-edge tech, personalized attention, and industry experience to plan and complete your project to the highest standards. Ready to see what our innovative approach can accomplish for you? Book a consultation today to see what’s possible.