‘Technology is playing a major role in construction sector’
Civil engineering experts at a national convention in India emphasized the integration of AI and 3D printing in modern construction. The discussion focused on building smart, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure to meet the challenges of rapid urbanization.
Why it matters
Adopting advanced technology in construction is essential for creating environmentally responsible infrastructure and improving long-term structural durability.
Artificial intelligence and three-dimensional printing have started playing a major role in the construction sector, said Rajendra Kalbavi Rao, president of the Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India).
At the inauguration of the two-day National Convention of Civil Engineers in Coimbatore on Thursday, Mr. Rao said that digitisation has picked up after the COVID pandemic. Civil engineers can stay relevant more than ever before by adopting technology, he said.
Increasing urbanisation and growing infrastructure are posing new challenges to civil engineers and the public. Smart, sustainable, and resilient structures can protect environment and promote responsible resource culture, said CJ Ragunathan, chairman of the event.
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