TECHNOLOGIES CONSTRUCTION

Page created by Leo Walker
 
CONTINUE READING
TECHNOLOGIES CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION
    TECHNOLOGIES

1
TECHNOLOGIES CONSTRUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
     01   INTRODUCTION                            03 - 03

     02   AUTONOMOUS CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES    04 - 10

     03   SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES   12 - 16

     04   MODULAR CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES       18 - 18

     05   OTHER CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES         20 - 21

                                                     2
2
TECHNOLOGIES CONSTRUCTION
INTRODUCTION
    Identification of emerging niche and
                                                           26.2%
                                                                                        28.6%
    upcoming technologies that could                                                                        Autonomous Technologies (12)

    minimize the dependency of laborer in                             Technology
                                                                                                            Sustainable Technologies (04)

                                                                      Categories
    the construction industry, improve                                                                      Modular Construction (15)

    efficiency and facilitate the labor gap in                                            9.5%
                                                                                                            Other Technologies (11)

    the sector                                                     35.7%

                                                 NOTE: Number of companies for each technology categories are mentioned in the parenthesis

                                                                                                                                  3
3
TECHNOLOGIES CONSTRUCTION
COMPANIES AND COUNTRIES MAPPING
                                                         Number of Companies from each countries

        United States                                                                                                                                     19
       United Kingdom                                                      7
          Switzerland             1
                Spain             1
         Saudi Arabia             1
              Mexico              1
               Japan              1
             Germany              1
               France             1
              Finland             1
            Denmark                                      4
              Canada                       2
             Belgium              1
             Australia            1
                         0             2             4            6             8            10            12            14            16            18        20

                             Source: World Economic Forum, Newsletters, Industry Magazines, CompanyPress Release and The Insight Partners Analysis

                                                                                                                                                                4
4
TECHNOLOGIES CONSTRUCTION
Autonomous
    Construction Technologies

5                        5
TECHNOLOGIES CONSTRUCTION
AUTONOMOUS TECHNOLOGIES
    OVERVIEW                                 Reduces labourer costs and
                                             minimizes their health risks
    The autonomous technologies
    comprises robotic solutions capable of   Improves productivity and efficiency
    performing heavy-duty laborer            of construction activities
    intensive jobs, monotonous &
    repetitive tasks with superior
                                             Facilitates in improved project
    efficiencies seamlessly                  completion timelines

                                                                                    6
6
TECHNOLOGIES CONSTRUCTION
www.constructionrobots.com

                                                                                                              +1-412-756-3360

                      A U.S. based company specializing in rebar construction robot

                Robot Name: TyBot

                Application: On-site Rebar Installation Job (Bridges, Tunnels,
                Highways and Prefabricated Systems

    FEATURES:
     •   Up to 50% man hours reduction and boosts efficiency up to 400%
     •   Minimum supervision (single supervisor) and can produce 1,000 rebar intersection per hour.
     •   Scalable, autonomous and requires no pre-mapping or calibration

     •   Suitable for multi-site projects and improve production rate.

                                                                                                                        7
7
TECHNOLOGIES CONSTRUCTION
www.constructionrobots.com

                                                                                                              +1-412-756-3360

                       A U.S. based company specializing in rebar construction robot

                Robot Name: IronBot (to be commercialized in 2021)

                Application: Rebar carrying and placing robot

    FEATURES:
     •   Both IronBot and TyBot collectively form the most cost effective rebar installation system
     •   Estimated to place 50,000 lbs. per shift (general labors shift)
     •   Focused at accelerating rebar installation .

                                                                                                                        8
8
TECHNOLOGIES CONSTRUCTION
www.builtrobotics.com

                                                                                     info@builtrobotics.com

                  A U.S. based company providing autonomous construction equipment

              Product: Fully Autonomous Excavator. Compactors. Dozer

              Application:
              • Excavator – excavation, loading trucks and trenching
              • Autonomous CTL – material handling
              • Autonomous Dozer – Rough and finish grading, spreading material

    FEATURES:
     •   AI-enabled guidance systems and geofence for tracking workspace

     •   Multiple layer safety systems to ensure 100% operation safety

                                                                                                   9
9
TECHNOLOGIES CONSTRUCTION
www.fbr.com.au

                                                                                         +61 8 9380 0240

                            An Australian based company developing brick laying robots

                Product: Hadrian X and DST (Dynamic Stabilisation Technology)

                Application:
                • Block and brick laying applications in residential construction
                • Construction of walls in residential house

     FEATURES:
      •   Existing MoU with the KSA to build 50,000 homes by 2022

      •   Capable of building house wall within a day
      •   Minimum construction, fully autonomous operation, and cost savings

                                                                                                10
10
www.aist.go.jp

                                                                                                             +81-3-5501-0900

                   Autonomous humanoid for construction application developed by an Japanese research firm

              Product: HRP-5P Humanoid Robot (Prototype launched in 2018)

              Application:
              • Replacing heavy-duty labor in construction industry
              • Perform construction of gypsum board wall
              • Material handling and transportation of heavy construction products

     FUTURE PLAN AND FEATURES:
      •   Promote its adoption through industry-academia collaboration
      •   Enable

                                                                                                                          11
11
www.dustyrobotics.com

                                                                                                 +1-650-618-6285

                      U.S. start-up providing robot powered tool for construction projects

               Product: Automated robotic layout solution for BIM components

              Application:
              • BIM (Building Information Modelling)
              • Field work-flow

     FEATURES:
      •   Realtime monitoring and supervision of field conditions
      •   Efficient collection of data for BIM and reporting

                                                                                                          12
12
www.hyperionrobotics.com

                                                                                                              contact@business.com

                      Finland-based start-up specializing construction through 3D printing and robotics

               Product: 3D printing solutions through robotics

              Application:
              • Developing complex reinforced concrete elements

     FEATURES:
      •   Capable of producing sophisticate structures without molds
      •   Efficient and precision construction of complex concrete structures

                                                                                                                           13
13
www.scaledrobotics.com

                                                                                                              info@scaledrobotics.com

                      A start-up from Spain specializing in robotics driven tools for construction sector

               Product: Robotics and machine learning based autonomous solutions

              Application:
              • Tracking, analyzing and optimizing construction process

     FEATURES:
      •   Developing efficient, lean and cost-effective process
      •   Modernizing construction process through integration and analysis of technologies

                                                                                                                           14
14
www.kewazo.com

                                                                                                      info@kewazo.com

                     German start-up providing smart robotics for industrial and construction sites

               Product: Smart Robotics Elevators for scaffolding

              Application:
              • On-site construction and industrial sites

     FEATURES:
      •   Estimated to save at least 33% of laborer costs and 42% in scaffolding assembly
      •   Addressing staff safety, obtain real-time data for assembly process and control

                                                                                                              15
15
www.blueprint-robotics.com

                                                                                                             +1-(443) 927-9027

                     U.S. based company offering robotic enabled construction solutions

               Product: Robotic enabled construction solution for wood-based
               primary building material

              Application:
              • On-site construction and industrial sites

     FEATURES:
      •   Facilitates in minimizing overall cost overheads related expenses through integration of
          various technological solutions
      •   Expected to save project timing by up to 50% for framing, window installation and MEP
          related activities compared to traditional tasks

                                                                                                                       16
16
www.blue-ocean-robotics.com

                                                                                                                                     info@blue-ocean-robotics.com

                                     Denmark specializes in developing custom robots for several industrial and commercial sectors

               Product: Custom robotic solutions for construction sector (also
               develops robotics for hospitality, healthcare and agriculture
               sectors)

              Application:
              • Depends on custom developed application

     FEATURES:
      •   Offers innovative robotic solution for custom problem
      •   Developed professional service robots across healthcare, hospitality, construction and
          agriculture sectors

                                                                                                                                                       17
17
www.odico.dk

                                                                                                              +45 2222 1234

                                      Denmark-based start-up specializing in construction robotics solution

               Product: Odico Construction Robotics Solution - Cut’n Move,
               Robolab, and Drill Mate

               Application:
               • Tiles cutting, precision drilling and production of complex parts

     FEATURES:
      •   Offers simple plug-n-play robotics solutions that aid in boosting productivity on-site
          locations
      •   Capable of developing robotics solution for custom project requirements

                                                                                                                   18
18
www.q-bot.co

                                                                                                                     info@q-bot.co

                            UK-based start-up company providing AI-enabled robotic underfloor insulation solutions

               Product: Q-bot and intelligent autonomous solution for
               underfloor insulation

              Application:
              • Autonomous insulation management solution

     FEATURES:
      •   Up to 16% in energy savings through automated underfloor insulation
      •   Improved floor insulation through preventing heat loss through underfloor by 79%

                                                                                                                          19
19
www.craft-robotics.com

                                                                                                  info@craft-robotics.com

                            The Denmark-based start-up provides construction robotics solution

               Product: Automated robotics solution

              Application:
              • Mortar raking for brick wall

     FEATURES:
      •   Improves work completion up to 3x times faster
      •   Minimizes costs and provides swift task completion

                                                                                                              20
20
Sustainable
     Construction Technologies

21                        21
SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES

     OVERVIEW
                                                    Provides environmental benefits
     The sustainable technologies in
     construction sector highlights niche
     building materials that support                Offers energy efficient ratings, saves cost
                                                    in long-terms operation & maintenance
     sustainable construction activities such
     as green buildings, improved energy
     efficiencies, utilizing recyclable materials   Government support towards achieving
                                                    energy targets and tax savings
     and other such sustainable benefits

                                                                                     22
22
www.byfusion.com

                                                                                        +1 833 292 5625

                  U.S. based company offering sustainable construction product

               Product: Byblock, eco-friendly construction product sourced entirely
               from plastic waste

              Application:
              • Sound walls, sheds, private fencing, furniture
              • Building insulation, contributes in building’s LEED ratings

     FEATURES:
      •   Multi-purpose and high-performance building insulating material
      •   Capable of integration with other building materials

      •   Sustain high pressure and water-resistant

                                                                                               23
23
www.en.ecodom.mx

                                                                                               (01) 764-764-3202

                  Mexican company offering sustainable prefabricated construction products

               Product: Thermal wall and thermal flooring from recyclable plastic
               waste

              Application:
              • Residential and Commercial building walls and flooring
              • Thermally insulated walls and roofs

     FEATURES:
      •   Accelerates the building processes up to 400%
      •   Improves structural strength of the infrastructure and reduces laborer costs

                                                                                                        24
24
www.goodwoodplastic.ca

                                                                                                                         (902) 221-1049

                  An Canadian-based company offering plastic wood sourced from 100% recycled plastic materials

               Product: Plastic wood available in various sizes and shapes

              Application:
              • Building furniture, construction products, and various others
              • In terms of plastic lumber the applications are limitless

     FEATURES:
      •   Minimum maintenance costs compared to traditional wood products
      •   No special equipment required (suitable for wood working tools)

      •   Resistant to UV, salt water and requires no paint work

                                                                                                                               25
25
www.professionals.tarkett.cn/en_CN/

                                                                                                                      +86 21 60 95 68 38

                   France based company providing carbon efficient flooring solution (vinyl flooring)

               Product: iQ Natural

              Application:
              • Bio-attributed vinyl that replaces traditional fossil oil for flooring
              • Re-use the product as raw material for new floor

     FEATURES:
      •   Reduces the carbon footprint by 50% compared to traditional vinyl flooring
      •   Offers unmatched life-cycle cost available in the market

      •   Available in various colors

                                                                                                                                   26
26
Modular
     Construction Technologies

27                        27
MODULAR CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES

     OVERVIEW                            Save time and resources through
                                         leveraging the supply chain network
     Modular construction or pre-        off-site
     fabricated technologies comprises
     construction techniques and         Achieving efficiencies in terms of laborers
     approaches involving designing,     costs, materials, and project deployment
     developing of the building
     component off-site. And,            Custom designed modular homes for
     subsequently the component is       residential, commercial, offices and
                                         other applications readily available
     assembled and installed at the
     desired site.

                                                                                       28
28
www.z-modular.com

                                                                                                               800.733.5606

                   A U.S. based company specializing in customized modular construction

               Product: An one-stop solution as well as service for modular buildings

              Application:
              • Controlling costs, reducing project completion time (up to 50% faster)
              • Global supply chain network and capable of building 10 million square
                 feet per year

     FEATURES:
      •   Reduce design costs, fabrication and building assembly
      •   Delivering business offering across different market (residential, commercial and industrial)

                                                                                                                      29
29
www.dvele.com

                                                                                          info@dvele.com

                   A U.S. based company specializing in custom designed modular homes

               Product: An one-stop solution as well as service for modular buildings

              Application:
              • Prefabricated modular homes

     FEATURES:
      •   Sustainable material sourcing and energy efficient modular homes
      •   Swift integration of solar panels into the modular homes

                                                                                                30
30
www.affinitybuildingsystems.com

                                                                                    +1-229-482-1200

                   A U.S. based company providing modular homes

               Product: Custom designed modular homes

              Application:
              • Residential homes, town homes, Condominiums, and others
              • Commercial structures – hotels, offices, hospitality

     FEATURES:
      •   Complete modular home building solution
      •   Modular building for single and multiple family residency

                                                                                                  31
31
www.premiermodular.co.uk

                                                                                                         01964-545000

                   A UK based company specializing in supplying modular building solutions

               Product: Providing temporary as well permanent modular buildings

              Application:
              • Temporary Modular Building Solutions
              • Permanent Modular Building Solutions

     FEATURES:
      •   Offering solutions across different markets – healthcare, commercial, industrial,
          education, retail and accommodation
      •   Temporary Buildings contracts available

                                                                                                               32
32
www.redseahousing.com

                                                                                                              +966 13 361 3452

                                  Based in Saudi Arabia, the company offers modular building solutions

               Product: Firemaster 60 Series, Seaway Series, Multi-Level Steel
               Frame Modular Buildings, Sitemaster 25 Series, Steel Roughneck
               Series

              Application:
              • Residential, commercial, industrial and hospitality based modular
                 buildings

     FEATURES:
      •   Offering multiple modular building solutions
      •   Cross vertical modular application

                                                                                                                       33
33
5
                                                                                  https://huntingtonhomesvt.com/

                                                                                              +1-(802) 479-3625

                                 U.S. based company providing modular homes

              Product: Custom modular homes and pre-engineered as well as
              constructed homes

              Application:
              • Residential homes

     FEATURES:
      •   Energy and cost efficient modular homes
      •   Readily available stock homes

                                                                                                         34
34
www.iconlegacy.com

                                                                                                     +1-570-374-3280

                                U.S. based company specializing in construction of modular homes

              Product: Custom-built modular components

              Application:
              • Residential homes and commercial buildings

     FEATURES:
      •   Single-family and multiple-family residency based modular homes
      •   Custom built modular components for commercial buildings

                                                                                                              35
35
www.northstarsb.com

                                                                                                      +1-507-644-6600

                                 U.S. based company specializing in construction of modular homes

               Product: Custom-built modular homes

              Application:
              • Residential homes

     FEATURES:
      •   Cost efficient custom built modular homes
      •   Custom designed interior as well as exterior options available

                                                                                                                36
36
www.westchestermodular.com

                                                                                                              +1-(800) 832-3888

                                 U.S. based company specializing in construction of modular homes

               Product: Custom-built modular homes

              Application:
              • Residential homes and commercial buildings

     FEATURES:
      •   Cost efficient and energy efficient modular homes (LEED-Certification and Energy Star
          standards)
      •   Sustainable construction and integration of smart technologies

                                                                                                                        37
37
www.westchestermodular.com

                                                                                                      +44 (0) 20 7993 5774

                                 UK based company offering modular construction technologies

              Product: Housing apartments, utilities, schools, hospitality and
              customized buildings among others

              Application:
              • Residential homes and commercial buildings

     FEATURES:
      •   Turn key modular construction solutions
      •   Modular construction complaint with numerous international standards

                                                                                                                   38
38
www.plantprefab.com

                                                                                                                    +1-909.546.7444

                                 U.S. company specializing in modular construction through sustainable practice

              Product: Pre-fabricated modular homes

              Application:
              • Residential homes

     FEATURES:
      •   Customized as well as standard home designs
      •   Cost efficient and speedy construction process

                                                                                                                              39
39
www.berkeleygroup.co.uk

                                                                                                                        01932 868 555

                                 UK based company specializing in brownfield regeneration construction solution

              Product: Modular housing solutions

              Application:
              • Residential homes and commercial building

     FEATURES:
      •   Constructed through volumetric modular construction technologies
      •   Cost-effective and efficiently constructed modular components

                                                                                                                                  40
40
www.wernick.co.uk

                                                                                                                       0333 4001 247

                                 UK based company specializing in construction of modular and portable buildings

              Product: Turnkey service provider for permanent modular buildings

              Application:
              • Education, healthcare and specialist building

     FEATURES:
      •   Low-cost and speedy construction
      •   Sustainably sourced building materials

                                                                                                                             41
41
www.elements-europe.com

                                                                                                                +44 (0) 1952 767 100

                                 UK based company specializing in modular off-site construction projects

              Product: Modular room modules, bathroom pods facades, steel
              structures

              Application:
              • Residential, commercial and industrial

     FEATURES:
      •   One-stop solution for modular building construction requirements
      •   Sustainable construction and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified

                                                                                                                            42
42
www.essmodular.com

                                                                                                     +44 (0)2072 285 282

                                   UK based company specializing in modular construction projects

               Product: Modular construction homes

              Application:
              • Residential homes, education, healthcare and industrial buildings

     FEATURES:
      •   Sustainable construction, cost efficient, and speedy construction
      •   Quality control and design flexibility

                                                                                                                 43
43
Other
     Technologies

44           44
OTHER TECHNOLOGIES

     OVERVIEW                             AI and ML powered reporting and analytics
                                          for construction sites

     Among other technologies comprises
     niche tech start-ups and companies
                                          Technology driven start-ups bringing reforms to
     that offer expertise or business     traditional industry practices
     offerings in niche construction
     activities or projects.
                                          Adoption of technology enabled solutions for
                                          improved efficiencies and productivity in the
                                          construction projects

                                                                             45
45
www.civrobotics.com

                                                                                     +86 21 60 95 68 38

                  A U.S. based construction tech start-up

               Product: CivDot and CivDrone

              Application:
              • Land surveying and automated construction layout of construction
                 projects

     FEATURES:
      •   Swift and precision land surveying through robotics and IT solution
      •   Improve field productivity and real-time updates for construction stakes

      •   Construction Management Software also available

                                                                                                  46
46
www.kespry.com

                                                                                                       +1-650-434-5048

                   A U.S. based start-up that offers AI driven analytics for construction projects

               Product: Kespry Perception Analytics Solution (drone powered)

              Application:
              • Analyze operational and maintenance data of industrial and
                 commercial assets through real time data visualization

     FEATURES:
      •   Drone based AI and ML powered aerial surveillance for industrial and construction assets
      •   Minimize the requirement for physical site inspection and get entire site data efficiently

                                                                                                               47
47
www.branch.technology

                                                                                                  +1-423-682-8800

                       A U.S. based company offering advanced design solutions

               Product: C-Fab (cellular fabrication technology process)

              Application:
              • Designing sophisticated architectural designs
              • 3D printing process in construction of commercial façade systems

     FEATURES:
      •   Flexible designing solution through industrial robotics and powerful algorithms
      •   Developing efficient project design for complex projects and systems

                                                                                                          48
48
www.katerra.com

                                                                                                                                   +1 650 422 3572

                   A U.S. based company that aids in improving efficiency in construction through automated technology solutions

               Product: Building Platforms, Structural Systems and various
               technologies at designing and construction phases

              Application:
              • Residential building construction
              • Commercial buildings

     FEATURES:
      •   Improve cost efficiency and optimize the construction process
      •   Efficient construction of structural systems

                                                                                                                                             49
49
https://csq1.org/robotic-roads-inc/

                                                                                                                      +1 (800) 357-5695

                  Canadian company offering robotic-driven autonomous roadways construction solutions

               Product: Autonomous roadway construction and maintenance
               solutions

              Application:
              • Construction and maintenance of roads

     FEATURES:
      •   Robotic road construction system
      •   Suitable for new construction, recycling & resurfacing as well as maintenance of roads

                                                                                                                                  50
50
www.identifiedtech.com

                                                                                                                     +1 412.307.5174

                    U.S. based tech start-up specializing in technology driven productivity tracking solution

               Product: Drone-enabled solution that improve productivity and tracking

              Application:
              • Construction and industrial sectors

     FEATURES:
      •   Capture real-time production quantities, site details and other data through drones
      •   Analyze data and generate reports through drone mapped sites

                                                                                                                                51
51
www.sitemark.com

                                                                                                         +1 412.307.5174

                    Belgium-based company offering site analytics and 3D mapping solutions

               Product: Drone powered mapping and IT-platform

              Application:
              • Aerial data inspection and analysis

     FEATURES:
      •   Optimize pre-construction planning and track progress
      •   Facilitate cost over-runs due to rework through tracking real-time tracking & monitoring

                                                                                                                   52
52
https://unicontrol.io/en/home-en/

                                                                                                                                                +45 89 800 240

                     The Denmark-based start-up provides technology-driven machine control system for construction equipment

                Product: Unicontrol 3D - 3D-GPS System for excavator

              Application:
              • Can be integrated to all excavators manufactured equipment

     FEATURES:
      •   Improved efficiency as well as precision in equipment tasks
      •   Simplify of operator’s job

                                                                                                                                                        53
53
www.eksobionics.com

                                                                                                                     +1 (510) 984-1761

                    A U.S. based company providing exoskeleton technology solutions for construction industry

                Product: Ekso EVO, and EksoZeroG

              Application:
              • Suitable for numerous laborer intensive construction activities

     FEATURES:
      •   Provides safer and efficient task completion at construction site
      •   Minimize physical burden on endurance on the laborer

                                                                                                                            54
54
www.en.themobbot.com

                                                                                                                       +41 26 422 10 60

                    A Switzerland technology start-up offering 3D concrete printing for construction industry

                Product: 3D printing solutions

              Application:
              • Designing and production of complex concrete structures and products

     FEATURES:
      •   Production of sophisticated concrete designs and elements
      •   Improve efficiency for development of concrete building systems

      •

                                                                                                                              55
55
THANK YOU

                 56
56
You can also read