GIS technology is taking forward leap by creating a wave of new applications for contractors, facilities operators, and managers. Modern tools to capture and visualize geospatial data are generating high-efficiency methods for constructions and operations. Keeping in mind, the advancements in durability, sustainability, resilience in modern construction methods, the implementation of geospatial technologies will undoubtedly revolutionize the construction industry. The progressions will make it more tuned with technological enhancements as well as with the demands of the people.

Every year a considerable amount is spent in the repair and retrofitting of collapsing infrastructures that put an additional burden on the country’s economy. Modern construction methods can resolve the issues whose cornerstone would be geospatial technology.

More about Geospatial Technologies

Geospatial technologies play a leading role in sustainable development. IoT (Internet of Things), BIM (Building Information Modeling), and Geospatial Technology have emerged as the technologies reshaping the future trends in the construction arena as well as proving as a catalyst for better infrastructure.

According to Digital Head of Geospatial Technologies L&T Construction, at Geospatial Forum 2018 stated:

“Interesting part is that geospatial technology adds value to our executions and also a geographic dimension that further helps in its integration with the other three technologies.”

In the construction sector, it is of utmost importance to ensure accuracy. Different projects demand a different level of accuracies. For example, the requirements for airport terminal will be vastly different from that of the residential complex.

Geospatial Technologies in Construction

When it comes to utilization of geospatial technology in the construction sector, the most significant component is 3D Scanning. Remote sensing with LiDAR and Photogrammetry also play a vital role in land surveying. It is the very first step before the start of any construction project.

Initially, local land surveyors were hired for surveying purpose. It was the most faced challenges in the construction sector due to significant inaccuracies and limited reach. With the advent of geospatial technology, interoperability and compatibility in the construction sector are seeing hike because of GPS techniques.

Geospatial technologies also focus on capturing, analyzing and sharing information data as well as helps to make it widely available for everyone.

Gone are the days of 2D modeling. With the introduction of BIM (Building Information Modeling) is already transforming the traditional workflow in the construction industry.

With the cutting-edge technology and secure solutions, there is an initial rise in the cost that comes down only when the technology is embraced widely. Well, making any technology affordable for everyone to use is necessary for making it widespread.

Current Construction Industry Scenario

The construction industry is very slow in adopting newer technologies and trends. Also, it is a low margin industry, hence many of the companies have either shut down or restructured their loans. Thus, it is necessary for the GIS industry to provide affordable GIS and BIM tools. Also, the Government should announce a policy for subsidizing the use of new technologies to adopt them extensively.

Digital Head, L&T Construction says:

“We are yet to travel a long way because there are a lot of spectrums that are still unexplored.”

Expected Change

There is extreme need of roadmap and ways to combat the challenges along with the dedicated policies. The active collaboration between the governments and the private players is also necessary to boost the construction world. Though there will be initial disruptions before sustainable construction becomes widespread, it will deliver benefits across nations. There is also an inevitable need for greater cooperation and coordination as well as better communication among the various participants in the construction industry for more data generation. The use of modern concept and technologies will certainly empower the construction sector within no time.