The construction market in 2025 promises to undergo significant transformations. With the advancement of new technologies, companies in the sector need to be prepared to face new challenges.

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Current Landscape of Construction

Before we explore future trends, it is important to understand the current scenario.

Sector Growth Perspective

The Brazilian Chamber of Construction Industry (CBIC) has raised its growth forecast for the sector from 3.0% to 3.5%. Some reasons for this change are: 

• Job market: the sector is generating more jobs, which is a sign that it is expanding;

• Economic performance: the economy, in general, is showing better performance, especially in the second quarter of 2024.

According to CBIC, this new forecast does not take into account the recent increase in interest rates. The problem is that this change may bring uncertainties to the sector in 2025, as it should make access to credit more difficult and impact investments.

The biggest problem in 2024: high tax burden

Still according to the CBIC survey, one of the main problems faced in the third quarter of 2024 was the high tax burden.

Image credits: Performance of Construction in Q3/24 and outlook - CBIC

Additionally, the shortage of skilled workers makes the search for labor a constant challenge. 

Another frequently discussed point was the high interest rates, which hinder access to credit and increase project financing costs.

The high construction costs, which are outpacing inflation, and the limited availability of resources for mortgage credit may slow down new investments and were also raised in the survey.

What to Expect from Construction in 2025

These are some insights from the article “2025 Engineering and Construction Industry Outlook” produced by Deloitte.

1. BIM

According to Deloitte, companies are betting on technologies such as BIM to compensate for the lack of skilled labor. 

BIM is not something new, but it is getting better and better. Now, it has more efficient common data environments and the adoption of standards like ISO 19650. 

It helps choose the right materials and resolve conflicts. In integrating BIM with the Construct IN platform, it is possible to easily compare whether what is being built is actually coming out as planned.

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2. Digital Twin

Deloitte predicts that in 2025, the concept of a "complete digital twin" will remain strong. This technology combines the three types of twins: the physical, the operational, and the intelligent (predictive).   

And those who invest in predictive digital twins will have a significant advantage, as it can identify complex patterns when analyzing large volumes of data. 

Moreover, it allows for integration with AI and has great machine learning potential.

3. Robotics and Automation

The trend is that in 2025, the construction industry will increasingly use autonomous robots integrated with AI to perform tasks such as:

• Welding;

• Layout planning;

• Operation in high-risk environments; 

• Among others.

This evolution will make the construction site more intelligent and sustainable.

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4. Artificial Intelligence

The construction industry in 2025 is expected to invest in innovative and cutting-edge technologies, such as: 

• Augmented and virtual reality;

• Generative artificial intelligence (gen AI);

• Autonomous applications of gen AI, such as agent AI (which can make decisions or perform tasks independently).

5. Drones

Another technology widely used in construction in 2025 will be drones to perform activities such as: monitoring construction, inventory management, among other activities.

6. Labor and Training

Dealing with the shortage of skilled labor is one of the major challenges in construction in 2025. 

What Deloitte presents in its article are some strategies to reverse this situation:

• Use automation and AI to  make workers focus on higher-value activities, attract young workers, and retain older ones;

• Utilize Augmented and Virtual Reality for training and skill development.

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