6 CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRENDS FOR 2022 - Seite 2

ROBOTICS
As jobsites become digitised, it's only a matter of time until robots are fully integrated to support workers and boost productivity. Robots are not intended to replace skilled workers, but instead offer many benefits that can complement current ways of working. The Hilti Jaibot, for example, is a semi-autonomous drilling robot that can carry out repetitive ceiling installations with greater accuracy and speed than humans. Not only does this save construction companies time and money, but it also takes the load off of workers who could potentially injure themselves completing overhead work. Whilst construction robots are still a relatively new innovation that may seem intimidating, we predict a cultural shift in 2022 as the industry continues to move towards digitisation and automation. 

DIY
We might not have to stay at home anymore, but that doesn't mean the home improvements have stopped. In fact, with the housing market still booming, more people than ever are moving and renovating homes – something which is expected to continue well into 2022. Whilst these may be smaller projects, it's great news for professional tradespeople who specialise in interior finishing. For those looking to update their kit in the new year, the Hilti BX3 fastening tool and our SD 5000-A22 screwdriver are ideal for drywall applications. 

DUST MANAGEMENT
The construction industry is no longer blind to the dangers of dust, especially since Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) dust was reclassified as a carcinogen last year. Not only that, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) estimates that more than 500 people die each year from inhaling silica dust, while approximately 4,000 people die every year from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). To combat the harmful effects of dust, vacuum cleaners and dust management tools have been steadily growing in popularity for many years – providing a virtually dust-free environment for workers across several applications. Removing dust automatically also saves time compared to traditional methods like using a blow-out pump, so it's much more productive too. For employers, it's a no brainer – a sentiment we predict will expand far and wide throughout 2022.