Topic > The impact of digital fabrication on construction…

IntroductionDigital fabrication is entering the construction industry to create complex, precision-crafted buildings in response to the new competitive environment and construction market demands. Thanks to advanced technology, positive revolution is visible in most industrial activities. Almost all industrial sectors are trying to keep up to date with new related innovations to stimulate their sustainable growth. However, unfortunately, architects and building engineers have been more conservative despite all the massive global investments in the construction industry. This conservative trend began many years after great prosperity and success in other industries. For example, compared to the more developed automotive sector, the construction sector has weighed the pros and cons of automation and is still in the development stage. Despite some limitations and lack of information in the 1980s and even the 1990s, the current state indicates good progress. Today, much of architectural design is no longer possible without information technologies. Models have become more complex and require advanced tools to understand design codes and implement manufacturing processes. It can be said that advanced automated tools with intuitive programming system can offer incredible solutions for architects and construction engineers. Many researchers have conducted significant studies to consider all the possibilities and limitations of digital design-build in various types of procedures. Advanced CNC manufacturing tools and 3D printing machines have brought about significant improvements in the construction industry. The advantages of this new approach have been developed over many years to increase...... middle of paper ......nte Construction ProcessWhen attempting to design for automated construction systems, all parameters of a construction process must be carefully and consistently integrated to satisfy stakeholders and ultimately the quality of construction materials and products in terms of geometry, physical and design aspects will be changed. To achieve the goals of automated construction, all of the following aspects must be met: - Aesthetic and design freedom - Determination of production costs before execution of the work - Determination of production times before execution of the work - Assurance and transparency determine the price - Continuous production - Definition of quality - Quality control and transparency (ref) Thanks to cutting-edge technologies and robotic systems, all these aspects can be considered through data integration and process programming.