Technology Innovations in the Construction Industry

Ted Vitale is a construction executive with over 15 years of experience in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In his role at a leading construction company, he specializes in conceptualizing the unique needs of his clients. A leader in his field, Ted Vitale is interested in new industry developments.

The construction industry is leveraging technology to improve the management, efficiency, and sustainability of construction sites and operations. Construction is a labor-intensive industry that has witnessed the introduction of robotics and automation to boost productivity.

Robots automate bricklaying, painting, welding, and other repetitive tasks. Robotics also handle complex tasks such as load lifting, demolition, concrete work, transportation, and heavy equipment operation to improve operational time and boost worker safety.

Workers design, manufacture, and fabricate building materials offsite in factories. Offsite production reduces waste and substantially improves quality, sustainability, and worker safety. In addition, offsite production includes other innovative solutions, such as 3D printing technology. Offsite construction involves two major stages: volumetric construction, whereby rooms are constructed by prefabricating heavy structures, and panelized construction, in which workers build flat panels for wall partitions, floors, and roofs.