• By Bandhkam, 14 Dec 2021 - Contractor Services
• Civil Contractor Services

Top Five Trends in Construction Industry for 2022

2021 has been challenging for construction industry which nevertheless helped brought amazing changes in it. These changes are expected to dominate and become a trend in 2022.

 

Let us look at what we can expect for construction industry in 2022.

 

1. Increased demand of connected cities: With cities expected to house two-thirds of the world's population by 2050, the need for smart, sustainable cities is evident.

 

2. Innovative Construction materials: New construction materials will aid in the reduction of building material expenses. Currently, the following types of building materials are popular in the construction industry:

          • Engineered Cementitious Composite is a type of cementitious composite and bendable concrete that has been engineered.

          • Engineered wood is a type of wood and created by bonding different softwoods that has been engineered.

          • Materials that have been recycled

          • Building materials that are 3D printed

 

Prefabrication and modularization and are two further strategies that construction companies employ to cut material prices that is again likely to experience a great demand in 2022.

 

3. Reduced Workforce: While the demand for construction services has increased over the time, thelabor force has remained stagnant or even decreased. The ramifications of this labour scarcity are considerable, and they represent significant dangers to businesses looking to expand into the construction industry. Construction companies are likely to put their money in order to fix the challenges.

          • Developing training and certification programs, as well as apprenticeships and traineeships

          • Providing incentives and bonuses to employees.

          • Offering wages that are competitive in the market.

 

4. 3D printing: 3D printing continues to play a significant role in the construction industry and is expected to continue to gain popularity in 2022. Low-income and emergency housing are two applications of 3D printing in the construction industry that are more viable. The present cost of a completely 3D-printed home is roughly $10,000, with the likelihood of that cost being cut.

 

3D printing of building components, materials, and construction equipment is now in full gear, and it is expected to continue.

 

5. Technological advancements in construction: As a result of labour shortages and diminishing earnings, technological advancements in the construction industry promise better efficiency, productivity, and overall security.

 

Some examples of the impact that technology has had on the building sector are as follows:

          • Robotics, such as robot arms, that execute repetitive activities such as bricklaying are being developed.
          • Construction vehicles that operate on their own.
          • The application of artificial intelligence and simulations in collaborative building design.
          • The use of sensors to keep an eye on the safety of workers.
          • Effective project management tools such as budgeting and task scheduling systems, can help one save money and improve efficiency.

 

So these are the trends one has to be mindful of when starting the 2022 with a new construction project.