The next generation of mobile networks is already in the pipeline, with the industry talking about 5G. With the evolution of new construction technology, a strong and reliable backbone for connectivity is required to support greater speeds.
5G offers faster internet browsing than ever before with less congestion or delays in traffic handling and improved Wi-Fi capabilities which will be enhanced by next-generation standards such as “Wi-FI 6.”
What Does the Future Hold for Technology Growth in the Construction Industry?
5G will bring broadband speeds 10 times faster than 4G. It will also highly benefit construction businesses, which rely on construction site broadband solutions to collaborate with suppliers and manage large projects remotely.
The ability to have a reliable and consistent connection is something that has been lacking with the current 4G network. Once 5G is introduced, it should be possible to use video conferencing in remote locations without any issues.
5G and Wi-Fi6 are integral construction technology trends as 5G is a revolutionary technology that will be used to construct the Internet of things and future manufacturing.
On the other hand, Wi-Fi6 promises faster speeds than ever before with increased capacity for data transfer rates, which will also decrease latency times in communications networks – making this new generation even more efficient.
How Wi-Fi6 Impacts the Construction Industry
The construction industry has seen a major upsurge in the digital age by implementing wireless internet and faster data connections. Wireless connectivity is not only improving the quality of work but also bringing about significant enhancements to productivity, safety and performance.
Let’s have a look at how Wi-Fi6 is going to impact the construction industry.
- Reduced material spoilage:
The use of Wi-Fi6 in construction sites reduces material spoilage by providing real-time information to workers about the inventory or missing materials.
- More productive workforce:
By enabling the flow of information and sharing data between various equipment & workers at a construction site, efforts can be coordinated better, allowing the workers to be more productive.
- Improved Safety:
Improved wireless connectivity can also ensure safety in a construction site by ensuring real-time data is accessible to all the equipment, thus preventing an accident from happening due to lack of information or poor coordination between workers, machines and equipment.
- Improved site management:
The implementation of Wi-Fi6 allows for better site management, thus improving overall productivity. This includes remote monitoring and controlling of equipment at a site from a central location.
It also ensures that each machine is operating at optimum levels at all times, increasing the overall productivity of the machines.
5) Supporting smart building capabilities:
Engineers and architects require access to information about any number of aspects to perform their jobs effectively. This includes seismic readouts, material specifications, software updates, vendor contact details and many others.
With wireless technology this information can be accessed from any location, providing more time for the engineer to focus on their core tasks.
Ongoing Technology trends
Technology is constantly evolving to accommodate the modern demands of the business and construction industries. These trends will impact our industry in 2021, but they’re also going to provide us with a more connected workforce who can work smarter on-site or remotely from start to finish even during emergencies.
These trends are:
1. Use of AI
2. Use of IoT
3. Robots and Drones
4. Usage of BIM
5. Virtual and Augmented Realities and so on
6. Usage of 5G and Wi-Fi6
Conclusion
Construction is a risky and transformative industry. In 2021, it’s expected that construction technology will become more accessible as these services are crucial for working towards safer workplaces with smarter toolsets to make projects go smoother.
In addition to offering faster internet browsing speeds, 5G will offer better traffic handling and Wi-Fi performance enhanced by next-generation standards, such as “Wi-Fi 6.”
