The infrastructure design for factories has not been unaffected by the latest technological advancements. Some of the ways industrial infrastructure design has changed due to new technology are
- Building Information Modelling: BIM model is a physical and functional representation of the facility. This model helps architects and engineers visualise, analyse and improve the facility design. BIM also helps track the budget and timelines.
- Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality: These are used in industrial infrastructure design to give the users an experience of the facility.
- Drones: These days, drones help in contour surveys, especially for large land parcels. Drones help view a construction site, documenting high-resolution images and videos. These images and videos document the entire construction process. Furthermore, drones provide accurate data and help the client, PMC, architects and engineers take an informed decision.
- Robotics: Robotics can be deployed for many works like bricklaying, painting and welding. Moreover, deploying robotics often improves efficiency, safety and quality.
- 3D Printing: Complex parts and building components can be through 3D printing. 3D printing brings down lead time and project costs.
- Internet of Things (IoT): IoT helps to monitor and control building operations like lighting, heating and ventilation. IoT helps in energy efficiency, humidity, and temperature control and improves building performance. The IoT sensors collect information and help optimise building information. Additionally, there are occupation sensors that help in reducing electricity consumption in rarely occupied areas.
- Artificial Intelligence helps improve the construction process, optimise project schedules, improve safety and reduce waste.
Benefits
Benefits of the latest technological advancements:
- Improved efficiency
- Better project schedules
- Optimised design
- Better safety
- Optimised costs
- Sustainability
- Better customisation
Conclusion
To conclude, the latest technological advancements help improve and optimise infrastructure design for factories. Therefore, Architects and engineers must keep updated with the latest technology to help optimise the project design.
