Keeping a roofing business relevant takes ingenuity, agility and imagination. Take your company to the next level with these trends in construction tech—including wearables, augmented reality and 3D printing—that are certain to change the industry for years to come.

Kaitlin N. Schuler, Editor

June 9, 2022

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It's nearly impossible to find an industry that hasn't been heavily impacted by the impressive technological advances in the 21st century. Construction is no exception: In 2021, U.S. construction technology investor funding reached a record $2.1 billion by October—more than a 100% increase from a year ago, according to data from ConstructionDive.

With more than 70% of the global GDP estimated to be generated from construction by 2050, according to the World Economic Forum, this is a lucrative niche of the industry that we can expect to see grow as technology becomes more precise, more affordable and more available to everyday people. 

Here are three construction technology trends to keep track of over the coming months and years.

About the Author(s)

Kaitlin N. Schuler

Editor, Infrastructure & Construction, Informa Markets

Kaitlin Schuler has nearly a decade of experience as an editor and journalist. Prior to joining Informa, Schuler served as special projects editor for Professional Remodeler magazine and, previously, editor for the American Nuclear Society. She earned a master's in journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, and a bachelor's in English from the University of Michigan. She now resides in southwest Michigan with her fiancé and 12-year-old cat. 

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