The AEC World Ahead in 2023 – QECAD

By Jay Vaishnav, COO, QECAD

Jay Vaishnav

Trending Technological Gazing & Predictions in AEC

2023 has kick-started with digital innovation in many industries, and the AEC industry reflects the continued intersection of this digital transformation in the built world. The Digital Revolution is gaining momentum in the AEC sector by introducing advanced technologies and techniques and improvising how we design, construct and renovate the built structures.

Considering CAD and BIM services that have completely reshaped the industry with improved efficiency in the traditional designing and drafting process, there has been the introduction of many other tools and technology for scanning, surveying, mapping, modeling, and manufacturing. It is difficult to jot down everything among many, but a few major AEC trends can be embraced in 2023.

AEC Industry and Current Construction Trends to Watch Out for in 2023

1. Modular Design and Construction: Modular construction or Prefabrication is overtaking the traditional building technique. Here the model elements and components are constructed off-site and later assembled on-site to create the building structure. This will speed up the building process, ensuring standardization, safety, accuracy, reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Many firms have started implementing the same for their large and complex projects. Watching over the benefits, there is no surprise that the entire industry will shift to this revolutionizing trend in 2023.

2. Digital Twin: Digital Twin is a technology to design a virtual replica of a real-world scenario illustrated with the help of a CAD model. The IoT (Internet of Things) technologies fetch the required data to design these simulated models. These act as a virtual prototypes and are of utmost importance in building design to generate iterations, encounter and resolve clashes, and know how a built structure will respond in the real environment. This tool was introduced quite a time ago, and 2023 is the appropriate year to leverage its benefits and add significant value to the construction and operation process. This will contribute a lot in terms of making crucial built decisions.

3. Generative Designs: A CAD technology similar to BIM uses digital technology to compute permutations of any design to give ample unique design options in a span of time to analyze and make informed decisions. This technology can forecast a designer’s next move, and working in collaboration with such advanced technology can allow designers to produce various designs and choose the best option among them. Generative techniques will make the designer concentrate more on strategic work rather than repetitive and monotonous work. Generative methods are just under the discovery phase by architects, engineers, and designers but will definitely change the course of AEC in 2023

4. Metaverse: One of the fascinating technologies introduced to the AEC industry is Metaverse. Metaverse technology uses AR and VR to make people experience real-life virtually. This most captivating technology will transform the course of architectural design and building experiences in the most interactive manner in 2023. This will allow architects and designers to unite the virtual and physical grounds in real for better construction and architecting.

The AEC industry tide is rising to change positively, accelerating toward innovative tools and techniques in 2023. The above-spotted building trends are the way this sector is reimagining its future. Construction firms are learning and understanding these advancements and the outcome these technologies will bring in terms of efficiency, quality, timely delivery, decision-making, and cost-effectiveness. The future of construction lies in the above technology, and the AEC firms are more or less on the path to integrating and implementing them in 2023.

About Author:

With over two decades of experience in the AEC industry, Jay has a diverse background in architectural and engineering projects, including preconstruction, 3D modeling, and BIM. Jay has a proven track record of successfully managing projects for his clients. He also boasts strong skills in strategic sales, account management, and project management. He holds interest in current architectural trends like IoT, smart cities, modular construction and 3D printing. In his role as chief operating officer, he has proven to be successful in building exceptional business relationships through his technical expertise.

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