Explaining Key Technological Factors Affecting the Future of the Construction Industry Using Structural Analysis

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1 PhD Student, Department of Architecture, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran.

2 Associate Professor, Department of Architectural Engineering, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Development, Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin, Iran.

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran.

10.48301/kssa.2022.334225.2046

Abstract

The construction industry has always been influenced by new, emerging and advanced technologies throughout its history. Technological developments have led to increasing changes in many areas of the construction industry. This research investigated the technological changes and developments in the field of construction industry by adopting a future-research approach. The purpose of this study was to identify key technological factors affecting the future of the construction industry. First, using library studies, technological advances affecting the construction industry were identified. Examining the available documents and books, 18 drivers were identified in four areas: "design", "construction", "maintenance, repair and operation" and "management". Then, among the drivers determined, using the method of structural analysis and based on the opinion of experts, the key technological factors that will have the greatest impact on the future of the construction industry were identified. Research data was analyzed using MICMAC software. The results of using structural analysis method indicate that 9 key factors including building information modeling (BIM), new energy consumption simulation software, virtual reality and augmented reality, intelligent structural systems and facilities, 3D printers, prefabrication, modularization, robotics and blockchains will have the greatest influence on the future of the construction industry.  

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Karafan Quarterly Scientific Journal
Volume 19, Issue 4 - Serial Number 60
Art and Architecture | Agriculture
March 2023
Pages 191-213

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  • Receive Date: 09 April 2022
  • Revise Date: 28 May 2022
  • Accept Date: 21 June 2022

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