Innovative Construction Technology to Look Forward to in 2017

Innovative construction technology helps successful businesses to stay on top of the game. One way to get ahead of the competition is to become aware and familiar with the global trends and innovations that might change the built environment.

Listed below are some of the innovative construction technology and trends that will alter the shape of the building construction and architecture.

1. The Road to Sustainability Continues
Designing and constructing green buildings using environmentally-friendly materials will continue to influence the construction industry worldwide. Commissioners, industry specifiers and governments worldwide are requiring new builds to be in line with green building legislation and practices.

Australia has set the new sustainability benchmark with its first ever timber office building. The six-storey International House Sydney located in Barangaroo South is made from Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and glue-laminated timber. These building materials have a lower carbon footprint as compared to other construction materials. CLT production process has zero wastage and timbers are obtained from forests that are sustainably managed.

The International House Sydney is just one of the green buildings that will soon grace the Australian urban landscape.

2. Modular Housing Projects
One recent innovative construction technology is pre-fabricated homes. Modular houses are fast becoming a popular choice over the traditional construction method for practical reasons. Prefab homes are less expensive and are faster to build.