Construction is one of the branches of civil engineering that deals directly with ordinary people, everyone wants to have beautiful homes. Buildings are built for a long time in history, but the difference is the technology of the first buildings were simple and only for the purpose of shelter. Over time, revolutionary changes have appeared in the construction as well and it is all due to the technology that can be defined as the practical use of their knowledge. At first, the buildings were made of stones and mud, but in recent times we have built buildings that use multiple types of materials, such as stone, wood, concrete, metals, glass, etc.
Types of construction technologies
The construction industry includes a wide range of constructions suitable for all classes of society. Commercial construction, domestic construction, industrial construction, heavy or civil construction are some examples that are now exhibiting master pieces of construction technology. Each of these requires different technological treatments. For domestic construction, simple technological methods are mainly used and frequently available materials are mainly used. These are mostly low cost projects and are also short term. In commercial construction, the basic concern is the infrastructure that is responsible for the strength and life of the project. These are mostly launched by government agencies. These projects require the latest construction technologies, equipment and materials.
Role of technology in building designs
With the passage of time, the construction industry has gone through the breakthroughs. One of them is emphasizing the design of buildings before the practical construction of these buildings. Progress in technology has introduced successful techniques to develop strong and durable buildings. Development in the field of IT has become the main source for the latest design approach in building technologies. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is one such computerized system that facilitates the collection of information about buildings under construction on a regular basis. This system greatly improves communication between the engineers and designers who are working on the project. Computer aided design helps in designing flawless buildings as computer simulation problems can be found and solved before building buildings physically.
Innovations in Construction Technology
Technological progress has introduced many innovations in the field of construction industry. There is a big difference between new and old building methods. The use of the latest machinery has made its way through civil engineering. Most building parts, such as pillars, ceilings and concrete blocks, are available in prepared forms that increase the speed of the building process. The use of prestressed concrete tendons and beams to strengthen buildings along with rapid construction.