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The Milwaukee-based Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), organizers of the ConExpo-Con/Agg trade fair, cite green building and sustainable practices and technology as one of three identifiable trends that will influence the construction sector in 2025.
“In 2025, we’ll see a rise in advanced materials like carbon-capturing concrete, recycled plastics and bio-based materials that minimize environmental impact,” writes AEM in an essay released in late November.
AEM says energy-efficient designs and materials increasingly will be integrated into buildings from the start of a given project.
Predicts AEM, “Modular construction will continue to rise in popularity, as prefabricated materials reduce waste and emissions from transportation. Construction teams can look forward to a combination of advanced materials, new energy solutions and eco-friendly designs as key contributors to sustainability.”
Aspects of the trend likely to be visible in 2025 include carbon-neutral building materials and “eco-friendly concrete” while jobsites increasingly will be equipped with energy-saving technology and environmentally responsible machinery, says AEM.
The two other trends identified by AEM involve artificial artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, plus a wider presence for robotic and autonomous machinery.
Meanwhile, “Automation in construction will reach new heights by 2025 as robotics and autonomous equipment become more common on construction sites,” says AEM.
The association says autonomous bulldozers, excavators and haul trucks can reduce the need for human operators and offer “consistent, high-precision work” that can improve efficiency, reduce errors and cut costs.
AEM also predicts a greater adoption of robotics in areas that require repetitive precision such as rebar tying or welding and foresees the “introduction of more wearable exoskeletons on job sites to assist workers with heavy lifting.”
“The construction landscape of 2025 will be shaped by a combination of AI-driven insights, autonomous equipment and green building technology, setting new standards for productivity, safety and sustainability,” states the association.
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