Using drones in construction sites across Colorado as well as all over the country is now a more common practice. As businesses adapt to evolving FAA regulations, people are starting to open up to the idea of drones and are more willing to learn how to use them effectively.  UAVs are no longer a novel idea as their capabilities and features are becoming well known and accepted. In the construction industry, drones are now being used to save costs and meet deadlines.

The construction industry is worth over $8.5 trillion and is well known for its inefficient processes. The American Institute of Architects believe that building-related wastes are responsible for about 40% of the American solid waste system. With these kinds of huge numbers, any small gains in construction efficiency will result in massive savings that can range from millions to billions of dollars.

As construction companies turn to unmanned aerial vehicles, it is predicted that they will be able to reclaim some of the wasted resources in the industry.  In Colorado construction sites, drones are being put to work handle tasks like site mapping, surveying and some general construction work. This rise is due to clearer FAA guidelines. As these regulations get clearer, we will see more states adopting the use of drones in major industries.

The Colorado construction industry is abuzz with drones and you’ll find drones buzzing over many work sites and construction projects all in a bid to reduce wasted resources.  PricewaterhouseCoopers estimates that the value of wasted resources in industries can be reduced by the adoption of drones. They estimate that $127.3 billion of wasted resources can be reclaimed. One-third of this figure can be attributed to the infrastructure and construction industries.

For many construction specialists, the return on investment is straightforward. Drones are cheaper to operate than manned aircraft and provide faster results making them easier to work with than human surveyors. When it comes to efficiency and data collection, drones will do a better job and can help construction site workers monitor work progress more accurately.

If construction companies combine the use of drones with the right computer software applications, simple data can be transformed into 3D models that will come in handy when monitoring high-end resources.  The intelligence gathered by drones in Colorado is already helping construction companies be more efficient and minimize potential problems and cost. Many companies are jumping on the drone bandwagon, not just for the hype, but for real tangible return on investment.