Despite advancements in building, construction and architectural technologies, operators in the built industry have not been able to invest and deploy innovations that can speed up building production processes to meet inherent challenges in housing, writes VICTOR GBONEGUN.
In countries like the United States of America, Canada, Japan, Malawi and Kenya, affordable houses are built in less than 24 hours using 3-D printing technology to develop housing at scale, reduce labour costs, waste, build high-quality homes and reduce construction timeline. In recent years, some construction industry has embraced technology, and this has led to significant advancements in the sector. Technology has been integrated into various aspects of construction, such as design, planning, construction, and projects.
Expounding on the issue, the Managing Partner, Sowunmi Williams and Associate, an architectural firm, Mr Sowunmi Williams, said the high cost of most modern housing construction techniques make it difficult for most professionals in the housing industry to invest and deploy them at local levels. “What this means is that as a professional, you will be spending more money to buy equipment, which will be out of reach for many people. Technology may not be able to be deployed for affordable housing as of today in Nigeria because of the high cost of the components and the materials.
A past president, the Nigerian Institute of Building, Mr Kunle Awobodu, expressed concerns that despite the dynamics in building construction and design around the world, innovations have not taken root in the housing industry, adding that the industry still relies on old process of bricks and mortar.
“However, we still have some of the youths that are willing to engage in such jobs, if sophisticated methods of construction are deployed and utilised effectively for development in our building industry,” he said. Oyenuga, said despite the barriers, benefits are many, which include connecting teams, workflows and data across the entire project lifecycle from design and engineering to construction, as well as operations to realise better ways of working.
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