Technology in construction: innovations, benefits, and the future of Civil Construction in Brazil

Various technologies are reshaping the way construction projects are planned, executed, and monitored. One of the main examples is Building Information Modeling (BIM), a methodology that creates collaborative, intelligent, three-dimensional digital models of buildings, allowing all teams involved in the project—from design to maintenance—to work on a single integrated platform.

Another innovation is the use of drones for monitoring and inspection. Equipped with high-resolution cameras and sensors, they can map terrain, track construction progress, identify structural failures, and even manage material inventory. This technology provides a detailed, real-time view of the jobsite, reducing the need for manual inspections, which can be time-consuming and hazardous.

The Internet of Things (IoT) also plays a fundamental role, connecting equipment, machinery, and even workers. Wearable devices can monitor vital signs and detect risk situations, increasing safety on the job site.

Direct Benefits

The incorporation of these technologies brings benefits to construction management, with direct impacts on productivity and profitability. The use of management and planning methodologies, such as BIM, minimizes errors, avoids rework, and optimizes resource allocation. According to the Brazilian Chamber of the Construction Industry (CBIC), process automation and the use of real-time data can lead to a significant increase in productivity, reducing execution time and material waste.

The optimization of the schedule and the reduction of design errors directly impact the project’s bottom line, preventing unplanned expenses and delay penalties. The trend is that investment in innovation, the adoption of the BIM BR Strategy, and the advancement of 4.0 technologies—such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics—will continue to grow rapidly. Robots and remotely controlled machines are already being tested on some construction sites for hazardous tasks.

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