The Future of Construction in the 21st Century

What comes to mind when you consider amazing construction projects? Perhaps the Great Wall of China, the Eiffel Tower, the Egyptian pyramids? These to name, but a few are well recognised around the world. Fast forward to modern day, technology and trends are now hugely advanced and allow for a diverse range of construction projects, all requiring careful planning and consideration. We visit some of the most notable architecture from 21st Century, demonstrating just how far the Construction industry has come.

The Citadel, Holland

With sustainability such a large consideration in modern day builds, a lot of new projects often integrate the use of green and ‘planet-friendly’ technology into the planning. The Citadel, the World’s first floating apartment consisting of 60 units is built on a concrete caisson with aluminum clad facades that are long-lasting and require low maintenance saving an estimated 25% of energy in comparison to a regular land building.

Tower Infinity, South Korea

Dubbed the ‘World’s first invisible tower’, standing at a height of 450 metres, this particular build does not aim to compete for vertical space, instead the technology allows it to stand in a class of its own. The surface of the structure will feature high definition cameras that will acquire real-time images that will be duly processed and screens will project the view from the other side of the building it, effectively making it ‘invisible’. This build is still in construction with no set completion date.

Wilshire Grand, Los Angeles

Wilshire Grand, when completed will be the tallest building in Los Angeles with the purpose of accommodation, shopping and also featuring an office complex. Despite still being in the midst of development, this build has already featured in the Guinness World Records! On 15th February 2014, 21,200 cubic yards of concrete was poured at the site in one continuous pour breaking the previous record of 21,000 cubic yards.

European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT), Chile

Unlike other large construction projects that tend to have a purpose to impress and accommodate, E-ELT will search for planets orbiting other stars and explore characteristics of large planet’s atmospheres. Still in build and planning stages, the staggering cost of this project makes it a slow burner. The ‘eye’ of the telescope will be 39.3 metres in diameter and comprise of 789 hexagonal segments with the main structure weighing in at 2,800 tonnes. As the technology available across the world continues to evolve and diversify, new materials and options become possible allowing for long-lasting, eye-catching buildings. Whatever your construction site requirements, here at CMT we can help to ensure you are fully equipped. Browse our online store or speak to one of our experienced staff today.