10 Construction Industry Trends for 2016

Construction industry experts predict 10 trends the industry should keep an eye on in 2016

January 4, 2016
Construction Dive
Experts share 2016 construction industry trend predictions including new technology trends, workforce concerns and homebuyer preferences.
Experts share 2016 construction industry trend predictions including new technology trends, workforce concerns and homebuyer preferences.

Analysts are predicting 2016 will be a strong year for the construction industry, and experts from various sectors of the industry are optimistic about what the coming year will bring. Construction Dive interviewed several experts from different construction industry sectors to find out their predictions for the top industry trends in 2016. While the answers varied from new technology trends to workforce concerns to homebuyer preferences, all the experts have high hopes 2016 will bring strong demand and booming business.

  1. Skilled labor shortage will continue to plague construction companies
  2. Prefab/offsite construction methods will become more popular
  3. Construction companies will be more cautious about project selection
  4. BIM will become a necessity, and owner interest in the technology will grow
  5. Green building will grow in commercial and residential sectors
  6. Jobsite accidents and criminal indictments on the rise
  7. Booming multifamily sector will slow down as single-family sector picks up steam
  8. Laser scanning technology will gain popularity
  9. Remodeling will have a strong year, especially in the luxury market
  10. Homebuyers will seek out simple, walkable communities

(more on each of these 10 construction trends for 2016...)

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