Construction Sector Trends 2023
This List covers trend insights about the future of the Construction Sector. Insights curated in 2023.
This List covers trend insights about the future of the Construction Sector. Insights curated in 2023.
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Quantumrun Foresight
The versatility of flying drones makes them attractive builders, able to take on tasks that would be too risky for human workers.
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Construction-europe
The companies that make up the global construction ecosystem are increasingly investing in new technology, with 81% of engineering and construction firms saying that they have adopted or are starting to adopt, mobile platforms and over a third of respondents using artificial intelligence (AI),...
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Interestingengineering
Canadian construction companies claim digital technology is the key to dealing with an overwhelming shortage of skilled labor faced by nine out of 10 of these firms.This is according to a survey of 275 construction companies released Tuesday by KPMG Canada and reported on by the Globe and...
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Startupbuffer
Despite being a leading industry in the world's economy, studies have confirmed that over the past couple of decades, productivity is indeed falling or, at best, stagnant. As a result, the American construction industry faces an efficiency problem, which many modern-day construction companies try...
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Sustainabilitymatters
The challenge of Australia's growing construction and demolition (C&waste stream is being addressed at a multimillion-dollar flagship facility in Queensland. Operated by Rino Recycling, the facility will showcase how Australia's waste can be transformed into new products, cutting emissions and strengthening the circular economy.
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Parametric-architecture
The initiative for a humanitarian project is being led by Team4UA and executed by the Danish 3DCP Group, utilizing COBOD's BOD2 printer. Its primary objective is to help meet the urgent demand for educational infrastructure in Ukraine.
The invasion of Russia has posed severe challenges to...
The invasion of Russia has posed severe challenges to...
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Fabbaloo
The construction industry awaits 3D printing technology [Source: Mikael Blomkvist]
I'm reading an interesting report from KPMG that ends up discussing additive manufacturing.
KPMG might not be known for their additive manufacturing expertise, as they are a major consulting firm. However, they do...
I'm reading an interesting report from KPMG that ends up discussing additive manufacturing.
KPMG might not be known for their additive manufacturing expertise, as they are a major consulting firm. However, they do...
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Electrek
Electric construction equipment is going to become the norm on job sites - here's why the industry is making the switch.
From demolition and mining to aerial lift and industrial work, electric construction equipment is actually already being used in the building industry. And as EVs continue...
From demolition and mining to aerial lift and industrial work, electric construction equipment is actually already being used in the building industry. And as EVs continue...
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Plasticsnews
As best I can tell, this surge in investment in the productive assets of the U.S. is likely due to a combination of at least two connected impulses. The first is Americans are finally awakening to the fact that, in a world of ever-expanding complexity and uncertainty, shorter supply chains...
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Jdsupra
The construction industry's rapid digital transformation has opened the door to new cybersecurity challenges. As the sector adopts innovative technologies like cyber-physical systems, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and digital twins, it must shift its cybersecurity strategies from traditional perimeter-based approaches to data-centric ones.
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Insurancejournal
New You can now listen to Insurance Journal articles!Business interruption/supply chain disruption ranks as the top risk facing the construction and engineering sector, which has been hit by soaring construction costs, supply chain disruptions and labor shortages, according to a report published...
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Medium
3D printing is a rapidly growing technology that has the potential to revolutionize the construction industry. By using 3D printers, construction companies can build structures faster, more efficiently, and with less waste. One of the biggest benefits of 3D printing in construction is that it can be used to create complex structures that would be difficult or impossible to build using traditional methods.
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Premierconstructionnews
Although European capital project spend has increased, two thirds of the construction industry is experiencing supply chain delays and cost inflation. The focus must remain on deploying technologies that drive predictable project outcomes to support ongoing growth.
InEight Inc., a global leader...
InEight Inc., a global leader...
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Motherdistracted
Construction cost is one of the main things contractors, construction lenders, real estate developers, and their clients consider. It helps them determine whether the project is financially feasible and how the investment will perform. It also helps clients decide whether or not it fits their budget and what they should change for the project to meet their financial needs.
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Qz
Florida has passed a law allowing the use of phosphogypsum—a radioactive runoff from phosphorus fertilizer production containing uranium and thoranium—in the construction of new roads. The new law is the legacy of a Donald Trump-era decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to allow...
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Stophavingaboringlife
Stepping into a new era, the construction industry confronts a landscape deeply shaped by technology, sustainability, and digital innovation. Navigating this terrain demands creativity, foresight, and precision in the vital construction estimating process. With its roots firmly planted in...
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Newstrail
Construction glass is in high demand as smart city projects expand because it is essential for developing intelligent, energy-efficient structures. The Construction Glass Market Size is anticipated to reach a value of US$ 52.7 billion in 2023 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 7.0% from 2023...
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Readwrite
The construction industry has long been known for its resistance to change and slow adoption of digital technologies. However, in recent years, the landscape has started to shift. The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector is undergoing a surge of digitalization and innovation...
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Techxplore
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Archdaily
Hemp, estimated to be one of the earliest cultivated plants by humankind, has a history that spans millennia. A variety of the Cannabis Sativa plant species, hemp has been utilized in a myriad of ways throughout the ages, including textiles, food, and medicine. Remnants of hemp fabrics dating back to 8,000 BC have been unearthed in ancient Mesopotamia, a testament to its enduring presence in human civilization.
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Army-technology
Steel is the most recyclable industrial material on the planet. Its durability and capacity for reuse - without losing strength - makes it a sustainable choice in heavy industries. The recovery and reuse of steel industry products reached a worldwide material efficiency rate of 97.34% in 2021,...
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Interestingengineering
The future of the construction industry is green,, with scientists developing a way to grow building materials using knitted molds and the root network of fungi. Previous trials with similar composites have been made but the shape and growth constraints of the organic material made it difficult...
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Greenbuildingadvisor
The earth's average temperature has risen by about 1.1°C (2°F) since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. This increase has been caused mainly by human activities, especially the burning of fossil fuels, which release carbon dioxide (CO2) and other heat-trapping greenhouse gases into the...
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Fabbaloo
3D printed headwall [Source: National Highways]
Construction 3D printing is growing, and two recent projects indicate where the technology could be headed.
Construction 3D printing is the science of 3D printing concrete structures, typically for outdoor use, such as buildings, aesthetic...
Construction 3D printing is growing, and two recent projects indicate where the technology could be headed.
Construction 3D printing is the science of 3D printing concrete structures, typically for outdoor use, such as buildings, aesthetic...
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Mdpi
FireprotectionThe fire resistance behavior of geopolymer mortar prepared with different types of alumina silica-rich binder including fly ash [120,121,122], metakaolin [123], slag [124], fly ash and metakaolin [123], fly ash and slag [125], fly ash, slag and calcined clay [25], and fly ash,...
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Jdsupra
The construction industry is one of the most complex and challenging sectors. Projects can be highly demanding and require a significant amount of planning and coordination to complete successfully. However, with advancements in technology, specifically the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and chat GBT, the construction industry can experience a transformation in how it operates.
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Smallbiztrends
The HP SitePrint is now available in the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland for the construction industry. The robotic solution, designed to print complex construction site layouts with impeccable precision, is said to boost productivity up to tenfold compared to manual methods. HP SitePrint is an attractive tool for small construction firms looking to leverage cutting-edge technology to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and gain a competitive edge.
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Designboom
Material Circle Pavilion at the Berlin University of the Arts Reimagining design processes within the context of a circular economy, a team of architectural students at the Berlin University of the Arts has unveiled Material Circle — a pavilion made entirely from salvaged construction waste. Led...
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Archinect
Stanford University has published new research exploring the use of plastic waste in constructing roads and buildings. The research project, funded by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), identified that recycled glass fiber-reinforced polymer composite - a tensile plastic used extensively in car, boat, and plane parts - shows potential for repurposing in building applications.
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Canada
Those in the know say artificial intelligence (AI) - the ability of computer software to "learn" from data so it can change its actions without more programming - is coming for all of us, and that includes the modular construction industry.
To get a sense of how AI could affect construction in...
To get a sense of how AI could affect construction in...
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News-reporter
A new dawn is emerging in the world of home construction. With the arrival of disruptive technologies, traditional methods are rapidly evolving. This isn't simply a change; it's a revolution in how homes are designed, built, and even lived in. From powerful planning tools to intelligent automation, software applications are altering the landscape of construction.
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Nanowerk
(Nanowerk News) Researchers have successfully grown bacterial cells in potential sand-based construction materials, as detailed in a paper published by Research Directions: Biotechnology Design ("Prototyping an additive co-fabrication workflow for architecture: utilizing cyanobacterial MICP in robotic deposition"), a new journal from Cambridge University Press.
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Familyhandyman
Sustainable construction benefits the environment, but higher costs and slower project timelines can conflict with the growing need for housing.
The construction industry accounts for 36% of worldwide energy usage and 40% of carbon dioxide emissions, according to the British Assessment...
The construction industry accounts for 36% of worldwide energy usage and 40% of carbon dioxide emissions, according to the British Assessment...
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Knowridge
Scientists have discovered a cool new way to make building materials stronger and more eco-friendly, and it involves using tiny living organisms! In a paper by Research Directions: Biodesign Technology, researchers talked about adding bacterial cells to sand, which is a common building material. This method is part of a bigger idea called biodesign.
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Prweb
"We feel this will prove to be the future disruption of construction as Tesla was to the automotive industry," says Eddy Chabli, of Avant Garde Partners.
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"The building industry has remained a constant over the past 100 years. Innovation was lacking and structures have been...
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"The building industry has remained a constant over the past 100 years. Innovation was lacking and structures have been...
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Motherjones
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Mdpi
Dematerialization or reduction of the amount and diversity of materials usedThe substitution of a product by a nonmaterial alternative with the same utility for users, or material reduction.[49,52,60,70,73,75,79,83]8Design for disassembly or reduce the end-of-life waste Designing products to be...
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Fabbaloo
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi foresee increasing use of construction 3D printers.
Deere electric excavator [Source: Crane Market]
A recent Wall Street Journal article published on June 9, 2023, titled "Excavator Sales Surge to Record on Heels of Boom in Construction," described the...
Deere electric excavator [Source: Crane Market]
A recent Wall Street Journal article published on June 9, 2023, titled "Excavator Sales Surge to Record on Heels of Boom in Construction," described the...
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Archdaily
Matt Woods takes pride in "designing for deconstruction," which involves creating spaces and buildings that can easily be broken down at the end of a project. This philosophy is influenced by the high turnover rate in the hospitality industry, where Woods frequently works. He considers factors such as materials and functional elements that can be easily dismantled, such as using screws instead of nails or glues.
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Pennlive
Volvo Construction Equipment celebrated its new technical training center on Friday at its North American headquarters.Officials broke ground in 2021 on the 20,000-square-foot facility, which is an expansion of its customer center at 200 Rowe Road in Southampton Township, Franklin County, near...
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Financialpost
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Newstrail
The global construction drone services market is expected to reach a valuation of US$ 1145.2 million in 2023. The market is further expected to grow at a CAGR of 23.during the forecast period and is estimated to achieve a market value of US$ 9376.0 million by the end of 2033. The construction industry has long been known for its complex and labor-intensive processes.
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Newstrail
As per a recent report released by Fact.MR, the worldwide Excavator Market is anticipated to achieve a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.2% by the year 2026.In the realm of heavy machinery, the excavator market stands as a dynamic and pivotal sector, with a particularly noteworthy...
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Designboom
german architects explore digital build strategies In Northern Germany, the quaint city of Wismar has seen a new evolution of architectural fabrication with this compact Digital House. The team behind this innovation are architects Julian Krüger from the Munich University of Applied Sciences, and...
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Calgaryherald
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Killerstartups
Climate-tech startup Seabound is on a mission to decrease greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping sector by creating a carbon-capture device that can be installed on ships. This advanced technology captures CO2 from exhaust fumes and turns it into limestone pebbles, which can then be marketed as a construction material.
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Pv-tech
The solar project will use bifacial solar panels, and be joined by a battery energy storage system (BESS). RWE noted that the BESS will operate on a two-hour charge and discharge cycle, and have a power capacity of 8MWh, and the clean power projects are the company's latest addition to the Hambach mine's energy supply.
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Claimsjournal
The workers' compensation industry and state and federal tax authorities are losing hundreds of millions of dollars every year from fraud schemes involving shell companies in the construction industry, federal authorities are warning.
The schemes, in which the shell companies are used to dodge...
The schemes, in which the shell companies are used to dodge...
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Ceramics
[Image above] COBOD International's BOD2 printer at The Ohio State University's Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence. Credit: The Ohio State University
By Laurel Sheppard
With housing shortages rampant in countries around the world—and with the houses that are available unaffordable...
By Laurel Sheppard
With housing shortages rampant in countries around the world—and with the houses that are available unaffordable...
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Fabbaloo
[Source: Cemex]
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe speak to Ibon Iribar about ongoing developments and applications of construction 3D printing at Cemex.
Curious to know more about the current landscape of construction 3D printing, we had the opportunity to talk to Ibon Iribar, Investment...
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe speak to Ibon Iribar about ongoing developments and applications of construction 3D printing at Cemex.
Curious to know more about the current landscape of construction 3D printing, we had the opportunity to talk to Ibon Iribar, Investment...
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Realtybiznews
Imagine a contracting company that operates like a finely tuned machine, delivering projects with unparalleled precision and excellence. Get ready, because we're about to reveal the secret recipe for creating a contracting company that stands head and shoulders above the rest. Have you ever wondered how certain contracting companies seem to have it all figured out?
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Irishtimes
Construction inflation is easing as a slowdown in office building and planning bottlenecks cool demand, new figures show. Irish-headquartered quantity surveyors' firm Linesight predicts the building industry will slow this year but says the longer-term prospects look positive. It notes Central Statistics Office figures indicate high borrowing and labour costs will shrink output by 3 per cent.
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Archinect
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Grainger College of Engineering has announced the creation of a research and development center dedicated to autonomous construction technologies. The initiative, funded by the US Army Corps of Engineers, will engage with research on self-driving construction vehicles and their integration into modern construction practices.
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Riskandinsurance
While AI has penetrated awareness in the larger culture, construction companies have been delving into it themselves in recent years including using it to optimize work schedules, to improve workplace safety, and to keep a close eye on construction sites.
It wasn't that long ago that...
It wasn't that long ago that...
