Technological advancements have changed all business sectors globally over time. Improving processes by making things easier, faster, and better quality. In the home construction industry, technology has affected the end-to-end process. Everything is technologically driven, from the design development to the materials used for construction. Here’s how technology has transformed the home construction industry over time.
Improved Materials
As technology has advanced, we’ve moved further and further away from traditional building materials such as bricks, precut stones, and wood. Because of technology, buildings are now adopting innovative materials like hydro ceramics, aero graphite, pollution-absorbing bricks, pigmented concrete, smart bricks that fit together like legos, and bamboo-reinforced concrete. There’s also 3D printing, one of the most recent technology-charged innovations in the home construction industry.
Improved Safety
Technology in home construction has made things safer. For instance, the equipment used and worn by construction workers today, like helmets, shoes, and gloves, provide better protection for users. Previously manual processes like hauling concrete are now innovative and employ excavators, concrete mixers, cranes, and power shovels.
According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, at only 22 years old, a man named William Smith Otis invented the steam shovel in 1835. His invention is considered the first-ever mechanical excavator. Since then, there have been lots of similar machinery that have made their way into the industry.
Drones and Communication
Drones are also now being used to survey large construction sites, making catching and handling hazards easier and more efficient before it’s too late. Communication has also drastically improved on the construction site. Contractors no longer have to shout instructions to one another. They have walkie-talkies. These have made communication easier, faster, and more convenient.
Functionality
Technology has also improved the functionality of homes. Before HVACs, specialized lighting, and waterproofing materials, basements in most homes were incredibly dingy. In most movie scenes, these rooms were where all the haunting happened. Considering that according to Reality Biz News, basements have been known to account for a third or more of the total area of most houses. With technology, you can turn your basement into an aesthetically pleasing, airy, well-lit, functional living area.
Roofing Technology
In the 19th century, roofs made of time were common in Europe. They made their way to the US and gained traction but got outshined by the much lighter and cost-effective steel roofs. At the beginning of the 20th century, more people started adopting slate roofs with wood and vinyl shingles.
Thanks to technological advancements, they’ve been improved to become highly durable, aesthetically pleasing, and fire resistant. The solar shingle is one of the more recent and fascinating technological innovations in home construction. They capture energy from the sun, store it, and convert it into electricity.
Insurance and Call Reports
More technologically driven improvements have been seen in the management and insuring of homeowners in constructing their homes. Construction mortgage deposits are eligible for FDIC insurance, and most banks and institutional institutions insured under the FDIC must disclose extensive financial information in quarterly reports known as Call Reports. This is according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
These call reports help monitor and track housing market trends. Technology advancement has shifted how call reports are generated. According to Fidco, sizeable financial institutions use technology to fill the gap between call reports with robust, granular data feeds on liquidity, security exposures, and asset quality.
Finishing
Another way the home construction space has changed thanks to technology is in the finishing touches. You can now get a virtual tour of your complete and furnished house well before any fittings. Augmented reality has helped construction companies, working with interior designers and homeowners, to visualize the end product and bring to life the desires, unique tastes, and ideas of the homeowners.
Technology keeps evolving; it’s only the beginning for the construction industry. We are seeing ideas that were thought impossible a decade or two ago now come to life. Seeing how the construction sector is leveraging technology for efficient processes and increasingly better outputs is exciting.
Technological advancements have changed all business sectors globally over time. Improving processes by making things easier, faster, and better quality. In the home construction industry, technology has affected the end-to-end process. Everything is technologically driven, from the design development to the materials used for construction. Here’s how technology has transformed the home construction industry over time.Improved MaterialsAs technology has advanced, we’ve moved further and further away from traditional building materials such as bricks, precut stones, and wood. Because of technology, buildings are now adopting innovative materials like hydro ceramics, aero graphite, pollution-absorbing bricks, pigmented concrete, smart bricks that fit together like legos, and bamboo-reinforced concrete. There’s also 3D printing, one of the most recent technology-charged innovations in the home construction industry.Improved SafetyTechnology in home construction has made things safer. For instance, the equipment used and worn by construction workers today, like helmets, shoes, and gloves, provide better protection for users. Previously manual processes like hauling concrete are now innovative and employ excavators, concrete mixers, cranes, and power shovels.According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, at only 22 years old, a man named William Smith Otis invented the steam shovel in 1835. His invention is considered the first-ever mechanical excavator. Since then, there have been lots of similar machinery that have made their way into the industry.Drones and CommunicationDrones are also now being used to survey large construction sites, making catching and handling hazards easier and more efficient before it’s too late. Communication has also drastically improved on the construction site. Contractors no longer have to shout instructions to one another. They have walkie-talkies. These have made communication easier, faster, and more convenient.FunctionalityTechnology has also improved the functionality of homes. Before HVACs, specialized lighting, and waterproofing materials, basements in most homes were incredibly dingy. In most movie scenes, these rooms were where all the haunting happened. Considering that according to Reality Biz News, basements have been known to account for a third or more of the total area of most houses. With technology, you can turn your basement into an aesthetically pleasing, airy, well-lit, functional living area.Roofing TechnologyIn the 19th century, roofs made of time were common in Europe. They made their way to the US and gained traction but got outshined by the much lighter and cost-effective steel roofs. At the beginning of the 20th century, more people started adopting slate roofs with wood and vinyl shingles.Thanks to technological advancements, they’ve been improved to become highly durable, aesthetically pleasing, and fire resistant. The solar shingle is one of the more recent and fascinating technological innovations in home construction. They capture energy from the sun, store it, and convert it into electricity.Insurance and Call ReportsMore technologically driven improvements have been seen in the management and insuring of homeowners in constructing their homes. Construction mortgage deposits are eligible for FDIC insurance, and most banks and institutional institutions insured under the FDIC must disclose extensive financial information in quarterly reports known as Call Reports. This is according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.These call reports help monitor and track housing market trends. Technology advancement has shifted how call reports are generated. According to Fidco, sizeable financial institutions use technology to fill the gap between call reports with robust, granular data feeds on liquidity, security exposures, and asset quality.FinishingAnother way the home construction space has changed thanks to technology is in the finishing touches. You can now get a virtual tour of your complete and furnished house well before any fittings. Augmented reality has helped construction companies, working with interior designers and homeowners, to visualize the end product and bring to life the desires, unique tastes, and ideas of the homeowners.Technology keeps evolving; it’s only the beginning for the construction industry. We are seeing ideas that were thought impossible a decade or two ago now come to life. Seeing how the construction sector is leveraging technology for efficient processes and increasingly better outputs is exciting.
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