HOW AUTOMATED MACHINERY CAN SPEED UP ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN OUR CITIES?

The article explores into the ways in which the adoption of smart and advanced technology expedites and enhances road construction processes, resulting in cost savings and reduced reliance on labour.

- Sourabh Kumar

Before we talk about the acceleration of road construction through automated machinery, we need to look at the challenges that exist in the sector. Foremost among these challenges is the scarcity of skilled workforce. In terms of the machinery, the available choices are limited.

Furthermore, there exists a lack of intent towards faster execution. When we look at logistical issues, we find that the machines required to speed up road construction are often not available where needed. Clients also hesitate to extend deadlines, especially for work on busy public roads. This is because blocking roads and diverting traffic for a long time, negatively affects the whole process.

AUTOMATION IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION THE DIFFERENCE IT CAN MAKE? 

Now, let's see how automated machinery or using automation in the road construction industry can make a real difference. When we talk about automation, we should also consider using different materials for building roads that help to expedite the process. The goal is to save time and increase speed. When it comes to automated machines, the more we use automation, the less we rely on the workforce and the better the quality of work. It also makes things work much better overall. For example, if we use automated machines to fix potholes, we can fix about 260 - 300 square metres of potholes every day. But if we did this manually, we could only do about a third of that. So, these advanced, smart machines help to speed things up.