The construction industry is one of the oldest and largest industries. Though there were not many changes in this sector due to its static nature, with the emerging technologies and new millennial interest for customized homes, a shift towards new trends can be seen in the year 2020. The increase in competition in the construction industry is also one of the reasons for the market shifts. Read on for the new construction trends that can be seen in 2020.

1.Use of Mobile Technology.

More and more professionals now say that mobile technology has become a necessity for better accountability and inspections. There are plenty of applications that help both the clients and the companies to stay on the top. There are apps to measure the location and to create virtual designs to help understand the space. Apps like AirMeasure and Infotycoon are trending in the list of construction apps.

2.Drones in Construction

The use of drones is one of the fastest-growing trends in this sector. They are used rapidly for mapping large areas and provide real-time and actionable data which helps in rapid decision making. More features like monitoring equipment used are also being added to new drones.

3.Modular Construction

Modular and prefab are among the top priority of the clients nowadays. According to the prediction, modular construction will rise to at least 11.6% this year and 20% by 2023. New technology has also enabled these prefab and modular buildings to get taller and taller. An example is the recent opening of the 21-story CitizenM Bowery Hotel in NYC. The 100,000 square foot hotel hosts 300 modular guest rooms, as well as a rooftop bar, lounge, and coworking space. The average modular project square footage has tripled to an average of 200,000 square feet.

4. Green Construction

People expect and prefer green construction, whether they are home buyers or commercial tenants. As more and more people are getting aware about the green construction, their choices are changing too. Green construction is mainly to decrease carbon footprints and the use of suitable and renewable resources. Even the psychologist says that green building can create a positive impact on the people. 

These are a few of the many trends that we will be seeing this year. These trends are changing the global landscape and businesses. Stay tuned for more updates and new trends.