JLL looks at the current state and key trends in construction technology in this report from December 2020. The analysis proposes a “construction technology hierarchy,” growth trends, and the data on current venture capital investment. The technology hierarchy includes details on different construction tech categories which are ranked as foundational tools, a “primary impact” technologies, or “secondary impact” technologies. Most of growth due to the pandemic have been digital collaboration platforms, virtual scanning tools, and safety focused wearables. Venture funding was on par with prior years and with new funding being concentrated in categories that have grown because of the pandemic.
Key words: AI, robotics, controls/sensors, drones