01/05/2025
WHERE TRADITIONAL METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION MEET ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
Looking at the images below, one would have thought that the structure (concrete works) had been constructed with heavy machinery and equipment. It is interesting to note that this edifice was brought to life by mostly traditional methods, with little presence of heavy equipment and machinery.
With the quality of work seen on this project using simple construction methods, one could relate this (in the context of traditional methods) to the level of craftsmanship that might have been used in constructing the pyramids in Egypt. To date, no one has been able to successfully demonstrate how exactly the pyramids were constructed. However, given the era when the pyramid was constructed, it is safe to assume it was constructed using traditional methods.
Issues of prolonged project time, reduced output; quality; and safety are, often times than not, associated with traditional methods. With the advent of heavy equipment, over time, the construction industry had witnessed increased efficiency, quality, and reduced project time.
However, like the traditional methods, the use of heavy machineries and equipment comes with its own challenges. The issue of pollution, noise, and its associated safety hazards are amongst the few drawbacks present in the use of most machineries. This further highlighted the need for the industry to adopt advanced technology and sustainable ways of carrying out construction works.
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