Views on the construction industry are beginning to change as technology becomes more and more prevalent. This is true in many areas of the workforce. For a long time, the construction industry has been considered the last to embrace technology. However, the rise of tech in the industry is inevitable. Not to mention, upcoming job positions are being filled by millennials, who have grown up in a technology driven world. This not only transforms the future of construction but demands that the industry also evolve to embrace innovation. In another article, U.S. Bridge mentions the need for technology to make up for labor shortages. How can companies face this challenge to advance the future of construction?

Millennials in Construction, Embracing Innovation

As the construction industry continues to evolve, it will have to adjust to changes in innovation. So, this most likely means that technology will play a huge role in the coming years. With millennials taking over, it is especially crucial. In fact, according to Paul Gomori, Application Engineering Manager at JCA Electronics, “older generations look to millennials for how to incorporate tech into the job site.” This often leads to a problem of closing the gap between the construction professionals with years of experience and the younger technology-savvy generations. How can companies form a balance among the gap? Younger generations are used to the constant changes that occur in the workforce. In other words, they are open to experimenting between solutions and incorporating technology to help get there. Some of the emerging technology that will shape future construction include:

• Drones
• Artificial Intelligence
• Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality
• Smartphone Apps
• Tablets
• Wearables

The Future of Construction

There are many advantages that arise from incorporating technology in construction. For example, the efficiency and productivity of design or building processes.

“The right construction technology can centralize information and communication, improve safety, and reduce the amount of time spent on non-value-added tasks.”

Chad Hollingsworth, Cofounder & President, Triax Technologies

As millennials take over, there will be drastic changes in construction projects. For example, one significant shift will be the duration of processes. Manual work can be time-consuming and may cause delays among steps. Not only will technology prevent these circumstances, but with the help of millennials in the construction industry, the use of tech will become widespread.

U.S. Bridge is Evolving

U.S. Bridge is making a difference in infrastructure. In fact, our skilled professionals are hard at work incorporating the latest advancements in construction. Our steel bridges are designed and constructed with a proven and reliable fabricating and quality assurance process. Get a Quote today.