RE-NJ: How can construction teams use technology to ensure social distancing going forward?
Harry “Ted” Osborne, senior director, building services group, PS&S
A typical picture of a construction site might show four to five engineers wearing yellow hardhats huddled together all looking at the same a blueprint — basically, the exact opposite of “social distancing.” But, in fact, the construction industry is remarkably well set up for working virtually. Some examples: Virtual white boards: Yes, exactly, as the name implies, architects can collaborate online, brainstorm and even sketch together. Drones, which can take site and construction progress pictures and be used for exterior inspections. Augmented reality hardware: With new screen and helmet camera technologies, it’s possible for a construction manager in an office and a subcontractor at the job site to see the same thing at the same time, comparing plans with the actual work. 3D printing and prefabbing: Many projects can be built off site and then delivered to the site. My firm expects that these and other virtual and remote solutions will now gain even greater traction.
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