There is no question that since the birth of modern society and the beginning of construction, there have been a great deal of changes in the industry. New materials, techniques and technology have paved the way for exciting and innovative design which has captured the hearts and minds of people across the globe. Nowadays construction is almost unrecognisable from its previous self and there are a whole host of new techniques and technology that professionals use. So, in this blog, we are going to run through a few of the key changes in the industry and what you should expect in the future.
Scaffolding
The principle of scaffolding has been around for hundreds of years and in many ways it has changed very little over the years. After all, scaffolding still works by joining a series of poles together with a long wooden board making up the flooring of the different levels. However, instead of these poles being made from bamboo and other woods they are now created using metal. What’s more, the joining pieces are also crafted from metal. Nowadays scaffolding is more safe than it has ever been which has made it one of the most popular construction tools in the modern world.
Tools
As you might expect, tools have changed drastically throughout the history of construction. The first tools which humans used to shape things were simple stone items such as knives or blunt hammers. For thousands of years, we used these simple items to fashion weapons and buildings as well as clothes and cooking items. Nowadays though, thanks to our technology we have a myriad of tools which perform roles of ranging complexity. The modern circular saw for example can cut through wood faster than ever before and with levels of accuracy that we have never before seen. Certainly, our tools have been through one of the most drastic evolutions.
Safety
Health and safety is, to all intents and purposes, a fairly new concept. The building and construction workers of the past had very little in the way of safety equipment and the role was far more dangerous than it is now. After all, we now have a ladder suited for almost any role and plenty more access equipment that can help to keep you and your colleagues safe. The fact is that thanks to our increased technology and understanding of the human body we can progress our safety equipment further and further.
If you are starting a new building project and you need some essential equipment then make sure you get in touch with us today. We have a wide range of construction and access equipment so we can certainly help.
