Take large-scale manufacturing, where production lines are now routinely ‘manned’ by robots; they can perform relatively complex tasks with ease – and at speeds no human can match.
The difference between manufacturing and construction is that the same process is repeated time and again in manufacturing, a situation that lends itself very well to automation. In construction, every project is unique and comes with its own never-before-seen challenges.
That said, it must also be conceded that there is an inherent reluctance to change the way things are done in construction – and it is becoming clear that technology has answers to some of the biggest productivity questions found in the industry.
Could BIM (building information modelling) be the answer? It is a prime example of how, without making too big a leap – at least in terms of the job site – a host of benefits can be gained at every stage of a major project.
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