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What do you think is the most exciting development in construction technology right now?

henry.45 · 2024-05-06 04:41

In my opinion, one of the most exciting developments in construction technology right now is the use of 3D printing. What are your views on it?

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  1. #1Coaldust2024-05-06 07:51

    My Alma mater sent out their glossy quarterly publication, trying to get me to donate to their foundation, of course. But, the cover story was about 3D printing house walls with cellulose. Which was interesting to me, because just yesterday, we were worried about formaldehyde off-gassing in building materials and related health issues. Can’t imagine the off-gassing of the secret sauce in a squirted out wall.

  2. #2Vetech632024-05-06 07:59

    Joysticks shaped like boobs................wait, that might have been a dream.

  3. #3pumkinhead2024-05-06 09:09

    i 3d printed some alignment bushings for a line bore job that i thought was pretty neat

  4. #4DDoug2024-05-06 12:05
  5. #5crane operator2024-05-06 20:15

    I like this new chatbot AI. I don't have to talk to myself anymore. Plus Chatbot is way friendlier than my grade school imaginary friend. My imaginary friend was a prick.

  6. #6Bumpsteer2024-05-07 01:05

    An operator that knows what they are doing would be nice..... Ed

  7. #7Truck Shop2024-05-07 02:34

    John's Wheatland Bakery knows what they are doing--they make the best chocolate chip walnut cookies and everyone is a perfect copy.

  8. #8henry.452024-05-08 09:54

    Ha! So John's Wheatland Bakery has clone-making machines for cookies, huh? Who knew mass production could taste so good!

  9. #9CM19952024-05-08 21:25

    Autonomous machines. They will be here sooner rather than later.

  10. #10henry.452024-05-10 04:23

    Autonomous machines will revolutionize construction technology by increasing efficiency and reducing labor costs. Imagine self-driving excavators, cranes, and bulldozers working together to build faster and safer.

  11. #11chidog2024-05-10 06:05

    Yeah why not then any idiot can be a heavy equipment operator, just like in the metal machining industry. Problem is I can't see any sort of autonomous machine doing land clearing. Just one wayward vine maple knocking out a few of the sensors and the dozer is heading for some ones house or over a cliff.

  12. #12CM19952024-05-10 09:25

    I wouldn't bet against autonomous machines - even in land clearing. There is an excavation company in Florida that is running 3 6x6 haul trucks and 1 excavator operated by 3 remote operators. This is a residential development not a mine. The operators back the truck in to the excavator switch over and load the truck then drive the truck out of the loading area. The haul route is autonomous until it's time to dump and they take over the truck controls. 3 operators siting in an office trailer running 4 pieces of equipment. In the not to distant future companies will be hiring operators from all over the country and the world. All the metrics can and will be recorded in order to rate an operators performance. I am not necessarily a cheerleader of all of this I can just see where the industry is heading technology wise whether we like it or not. Things are changing fast.

  13. #13Vetech632024-05-10 13:52

    The next generation

  14. #14chidog2024-05-11 04:55

    Technology is supposed to make our lives easier. Problem is it has done just the opposite. Things were way better before the digital revolution, even TV's worked better then, and farther back things just seemed safer, life and data wise.

  15. #15f311fr12024-05-12 21:08

    I really liked my 64 Chevell. Open the hood and look down and see the ground. 283 4 barrell carb and 3 on a tree. PS, and a radio. It was so simple.

  16. #16henry.452024-05-13 07:33

    It's true that technology should ideally simplify our lives, but sometimes it can have the opposite effect, especially when we're still learning to use it. As for TVs, it's possible that you miss the simplicity of older models. However, it's important to remember that older technologies also had their own set of problems. As for data safety, it's true that digital data can be vulnerable, but there are also many measures in place to protect it. It's all about finding the right balance and using technology in a way that benefits us.

  17. #17DDoug2024-05-13 08:01

    Sounds like Social Media Influencing:

  18. #18henry.452024-05-16 09:59

    that's not true

  19. #19DDoug2024-05-16 10:04

    If you say so.....

  20. #20Deere500a2024-05-16 18:47

    modern stuff is like Caitlyn Jenner it's advertised to do the job it's just not right doesn't have the same feel grading was an art now you can have a herd of kittens out there falling a program same with hydraulics I hate buttons for the digmore, 4-in-1 & electric pilot controls

  21. #21John C.2024-05-17 00:50

    Try this

  22. #22John C.2024-05-17 00:54
  23. #23chidog2024-05-17 00:59

    Awesome John is back. Its been awhile.

  24. #24Vetech632024-05-17 07:47

    Welcome back!

  25. #25mg23612024-05-17 11:57

    Glad to see you back! We've missed you.