As we are past the halfway point in 2021, we should all take some time to remember what we thought the future would be like 10 years ago. When thinking about this, did you imagine the construction industry changing?

I know many of us thought that technology would take over the construction industry but unfortunately, this has been one of the areas where construction has lagged behind other industries. However, with more and more companies using technology to help with project management, collaboration, data analytics, and more, the future is looking very bright for all construction businesses.

With that being said, I wanted to take a look into the future of construction and let you know what I think a smart construction site will look like. Everything from wearables and software through to drones and pre-fabrication. I truly believe these technologies will be part of everyday construction life soon enough and I am excited for what the future holds in construction.

Wearable Innovations on the Job Site

On a smart construction site, wearables are certainly something we will see. While wearables are currently used on some construction sites, I can see it becoming much more mainstream among all companies.

When I talk about wearables, I don’t just mean your common PPE. I am referring to innovative technology that will help keep your workers safe on the job site. We are now seeing work boots and wristbands that can connect to Wi-Fi which allows you to monitor where your workers are. Furthermore, this technology can help notify others if someone has fallen or has passed out due to heat exhaustion. All of these capabilities will keep your workers at ease on the job site knowing that they will be looked after.

With wearable innovations, there can be many avenues for this technology. They can measure heart rate, body temperature, the amount of steps taken, sudden movements, and anything else that your Fitbit or Apple watch might do. While this is just a short list of features, I am curious to see what new innovations will come out in the near future.

To learn more about wearables and other construction technology trends, click here to read our article highlighting 3 game-changing trends.

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