CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
Gulnaz Rysbekova
undergraduate student, Eurasian National University named after L.N. Gumilyov,
Kazakhstan, Nur-Sultan
Aigul Bakirbekova
Candidate of Economic Sciences, associate Professor, Eurasian National University named after L.N. Gumilyov,
Kazakhstan, Nur-Sultan
The construction industry has tremendous potential and companies must harness digital technology, innovative technologies and new construction technologies to improve productivity and efficiency. Digital education in the construction industry is not only about building information modeling (BIM), but also the use of drones, robotics, laser projection. These technologies are starting to gain traction and the pace of digital change is becoming more rapid. The article examines the features of management and application of innovative technologies in construction.
Today, the emergence of a new technological order is accompanied by the simultaneous development of digital technologies, which contributes to an increase in the efficiency of the national and global economy. The main reason for the introduction of digital technologies is the desire to increase the speed of decision-making and the quality of management of key business processes. For example, digital technology helps firms to improve productivity, people find jobs and empower, and makes it easier for governments to provide better public services to citizens. However, the impact of using digital technologies depends on improving the business climate, the efficiency of education and health systems, and existing management practices. These circumstances contribute to a change in the roles played by each participant in economic relations, including the state, in the process of economic transformation[1, p. 61-62].
Since its inception, digital technologies have entered almost all spheres and sectors of the economy. While they are more prominent in certain areas such as agriculture, manufacturing and retail, it is the construction industry that is currently gaining the most from this. The era of digitalization has finally reached contractors and their businesses.
The construction industry is no exception, because the latest technologies are already used at all stages of investment and construction projects. Modern technologies are widely used, such as information modeling of buildings and structures BIM (Building Information Modeling), big data, blockchain, 3D printing, resource-saving technologies and innovative technologies in new building materials[1, p. 63].
Digital construction is the use and application of digital tools to improve the creation and operation of a built environment. The role of digitalization in joint innovations transforming business relations in the construction industry, identifies the main problems associated with the introduction of modern technologies, analyzes possible ways of their use in combination with information modeling, and also proposes a method for integrating construction market participants at all stages of the implementation of a construction project based on information model BIM[1, p. 65].
BIM is once again one of the hottest trends in building technology. It should come as no surprise when we consider that a highly interoperable open data ecosystem is coming soon. BIM technology can be a catalyst for fundamental changes in the way we manage, design and develop a construction project. BIM allows for many different levels of programming. Both 4D and 5D BIM are two representative examples in this direction.
Although virtual reality has become a new trend in the past few years, it is rapidly becoming obsolete, especially when compared to the use and benefits of augmented reality. It is the ability to visualize the real world through a camera lens. This is something that is sure to open up many new opportunities for the construction industry, even if it comes at a price. Augmented reality (AR) is different from virtual reality, which can only replace the real world through a simulated environment. AR benefits local service providers, businesses, engineering, design, architecture, project management - and the entire construction team.
Unmanned aerial vehicles have smoothly transitioned from the commercial market to the construction industry thanks to their myriad benefits.
Drones are a great tool for managing construction projects. They can open up great possibilities for capturing images in engineering and construction applications, or in other situations where you need to follow the progress of a large-scale project.
Drone technology has also bridged the communication gap between offices and facilities and helps ensure accurate and accurate measurements. They are used for aerial photography, inspections, health and safety briefings, progress reports, promotional photos, laser scans, and thermal imaging.
There are many technological advances that really don't make sense to ignore. This is exactly the case when you are considering GPS (Global Positioning Systems), which directly allow the employer to save money through the many benefits they provide. Since many construction crews are completely mobile, GPS tracking ensures that your back office can reach your employees at any time, much more efficiently than simply using mobile devices.
Companies, employers and employees in any construction services sector, whether they are HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning), plumbing, electrical or mechanical contractors, any service-based construction software company can benefit from using construction software with GPS capabilities. This technology can improve the efficiency of the company's vehicle fleet, allowing construction companies to increase profits in the process.
More and more companies are using Augmented Reality Building Information Modeling (BIM) to bring 3D drawings to life. Loading a BIM model into their augmented reality software and using a tablet or a pair of augmented reality glasses will give workers a complete picture of the plan.
In Kazakhstan, the most rapid digitalization is carried out by the BI Group construction holding, which has created a large-scale BI Ecosystem mechanism. According to Nariman Mukushev, Managing Director for IT BI Group, 200 thousand clients of the company remotely receive the entire range of services necessary for a comfortable life: from buying an apartment or managing a "smart" house to delivering food and fixing a crane. This is the first and unique ecosystem for the country that brings BI Group to a leading position in terms of digitalization rates and to the category of the largest Construction Tech company in Central Asia.
Thanks to BI Ecosystem, 200 thousand clients of the company remotely receive the entire range of services necessary for a comfortable life: from buying an apartment or managing a “smart home” to delivering food and fixing a crane.
Already, the digital ecosystem unites: BI Click - the first online real estate store in Kazakhstan; BI Rent is a convenient virtual assistant for renting and renting housing; BIG App provides all the necessary services for a comfortable life, from paying household bills to calling an electrician or plumber.
The coronavirus pandemic has affected all Kazakhstanis, so applications for residents of BI Group houses have become indispensable helpers. Indeed, in just a few clicks, a client of the holding can call a master to his home, order products, and make large purchases.
The important project Opera Build helps track workflows from the supply of building materials to the acceptance of finished projects.
Connected Home, which has grown from a startup into a full-fledged enterprise, is constantly working to create a “smart home”. Already today, the products of the Kazakh developer allow remote control of lighting and power supply, disconnect the sockets, the “disable all” mode is available. In addition, users will be able to control batteries, air conditioners, heated floors, hoods, security systems. Possible emergencies are also foreseen when electricity is temporarily unavailable to consumers.
Currently Connected Home deals with automation and commercial premises. The company provides services in the cities of Shymkent, Almaty and Nur-Sultan[3].
There are other reasons why construction companies need to become more digital. Workplace safety is actually a priority to minimize the number of accidents on site. Reducing costs is another driver of change, not to mention efficiency. The transition from physical to digital is already underway, and here's how to do it. Contractors and project managers can now track progress from their office without having to travel to remote construction sites [4, 97-100].
Higher profitability, lower costs, time savings, better collaboration and productivity - digital technology is truly impacting the construction industry like never before. Realization is not a choice; it gradually becomes a necessity. Companies that research and deploy technology are rewarded with increased productivity, better collaboration, and better project delivery on time and at lower cost than planned, resulting in higher profits.
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