Technology has always played a vital role in the construction industry. It creates efficiencies, leading to cost savings, better use of resources, and enhanced profitability. Drones are the latest technology that are having a big impact on the construction industry.

Construction projects can be time consuming and complicated. Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles, can help simplify and streamline many aspects of a project.

While the Federal Aviation Administration hasn’t yet worked out all of the licensing and flight regulations for use of drones in commercial projects, the vehicles have the potential to be a major game-changer in the construction industry. Here are several ways that drones can be used in your next project:

Drones in Preconstruction 

Preconstruction involves careful planning and coordination with project managers, architects, local authorities, and other involved parities. Drones can play a vital role in this process.

Drones can conduct land surveys, gather data, and create project maps, and they can do it all much faster and more accurate that humans. This can save time and money before the project even gets started.

Drones Show Accurate Progress 

Project owners want to be regularly updated on progress, but they may not always be able to visit the site in-person. This is the perfect job for drones.

The best project managers and general contractors are usually working on multiple projects at a time. They can also use drones to monitor projects and generally keep an eye on things. They can help them monitor safety, the work itself, and other aspects of the project.

Drones Can Inspect Projects

Drones can provide an up-close look at entire projects, including structures, aesthetics, and overall progress. Using drones is a much more cost-effective way to inspect construction projects. Drones provide high-quality footage that can used to report back to project owners.

Drones Keep Safety a Top Priority

Consistently using drones in a construction project means that there are always eyes in the sky. It will make identifying areas of safety concerns, whether it’s structural issues or worker noncompliance, much easier.

Once all of the rules and regulations are finalized, drones will be the latest technology to have a major impact on the construction industry. Their monitoring and reporting capabilities can help projects stay on time and on budget in a much more efficient way.

At Seacoast Construction, we embrace the latest technology. We take a streamlined approach to all aspects of construction projects. Give us a call at 786-433-8740 to schedule a consultation.