Sustainability, modular construction methods and machines
are expected to usher in a new era of construction
automation
SANTA CLARA, Calif.,
Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost
& Sullivan's recent analysis, Key Architectural Trends
Determining Construction Materials Usage, Outlook 2021,
identifies eight predictions for the global construction materials
market. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, renewed focus on
environment-friendly and circular solutions and geopolitical issues
are expected to affect the global construction industry for the
next 10-15 years. However, the geopolitical chaos has led to
disruptions in local and global preferences for construction
materials.
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"Over the next decade, the global construction industry is
expected to shift toward sustainable construction practices that do
not compromise quality, durability, and cost," said Prathmesh Limaye, Senior Research
Analyst, Chemicals, Materials and Nutrition at
Frost & Sullivan. "This will drive the development of
sustainable materials, such as timber and wood, and is also
promoting greater use of recycled materials."
Limaye added: "Innovation is also happening with developers
focusing on the unique utilization of bio-based materials such as
cork and bamboo for structural and insulation applications in
buildings, a trend which is likely to continue."
The eight key predictions shaping the global construction
materials are:
- Focus on sustainability: This is expected to drive the
development of energy-efficient and recyclable construction
materials globally.
- Increasing modularity: There will be greater
implementation of offsite and prefab construction and modular
construction within the industry, which reduces overall
construction time.
- Increasing automation: To address the lack of skilled
labor globally, construction developers are relying on automation
tools and techniques such as building information modeling to boost
productivity.
- Verticalization: Urbanization and the shift toward
newer, slender and taller skyscrapers will drive the usage of
materials such as thinner concrete, structural steel, and large and
clear glass facades.
- Rise of DIY trends for home renovation activities: The
markets witnessed a surge in online orders for do-it-yourself (DIY)
home renovation materials. The need for home renovation was further
magnified because of office closures and increasing work from home
(WFH) by office workers during the pandemic.
- Development of open and multipurpose
spaces: Architects and developers will focus on
developing rooms that can provide multiple functionalities to work
and relax.
- Increasing use of lightweight materials: There will
be greater use of lighter construction materials, including
construction plastics and composites (e.g., WPCs), which are
cost-efficient and easier to install.
- Greater awareness of antimicrobial construction
materials: Challenges with surface contamination will see
increasing use of microbe-resistant coatings containing
antimicrobial agents.
Key Architectural Trends Determining Construction Materials
Usage, Outlook 2021 is part of Frost & Sullivan's
global Chemicals, Materials and Nutrition Growth
Partnership Service program.
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