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However, not all innovations are equal and nor do they follow a constant upward trend. Instead, their evolution takes the form of an S-shaped curve that reflects their typical lifecycle from early emergence to accelerating adoption, before finally stabilizing and reaching maturity.

Identifying where a particular innovation is on this journey, especially those that are in the emerging and accelerating stages, is essential for understanding their current level of adoption and the likely future trajectory and impact they will have.

80+ innovations will shape the construction industry

According to ³Ò±ô´Ç²ú²¹±ô¶Ù²¹³Ù²¹â€™s Technology Foresights, which plots the S-curve for the construction industry using innovation intensity models built on over 240,000 patents, there are 80+ innovation areas that will shape the future of the industry.

Within the emerging innovation stage, waterproof floor drains, adjustable width road pavers and construction 3D printing are disruptive technologies that are in the early stages of application and should be tracked closely. Floating breakwaters, self-healing concrete and building panel interlocking are some of the accelerating innovation areas, where adoption has been steadily increasing. Among maturing innovation areas are pneumatic door closers and embossed floor panels, which are now well established in the industry.

Innovation S-curve for the construction industry

Post cast strip structures is a key innovation area in construction

Post cast strip structures refer to the support systems used in the construction of cast-in-situ concrete beam plate forms. These structures mainly comprise steel truss floor support plates, adjustable support structures under the beam, and dismountable steel bar girder bed dies. The use of adjustable supports allows changing the beam width and beam slab base absolute altitude. This technology improves the efficiency of construction and helps in saving labor and cost.

³Ò±ô´Ç²ú²¹±ô¶Ù²¹³Ù²¹â€™s analysis also uncovers the companies at the forefront of each innovation area and assesses the potential reach and impact of their patenting activity across different applications and geographies. According to GlobalData, there are 205+ companies, spanning technology vendors, established construction companies, and up-and-coming start-ups engaged in the development and application of post cast strip structures.

Key players in post cast strip structures – a disruptive innovation in the construction industry

‘Application diversity’ measures the number of applications identified for each patent. It broadly splits companies into either ‘niche’ or ‘diversified’ innovators.

‘Geographic reach’ refers to the number of countries each patent is registered in. It reflects the breadth of geographic application intended, ranging from ‘global’ to ‘local’.

Patent volumes related to post cast strip structures

One of the leading patent filers in post cast strip structure technologies is (ACEG), a provider of engineering construction, investment, industrial chain finance, and real estate services. One of ACEG’s key innovations is the development of a cast-in-situ concrete beam plate form bracing system and its construction method. The system comprises a steel truss floor support plate and adjustable support structures under the beam. The steel bar girder bed die is dismountable and improves efficiency of construction while reducing costs. Another innovator in the space is China Construction Eighth Engineering Division, a provider of construction services. Key innovations by the company include the development of a supporting structure used for buildings and a construction method for a platform formwork structure. The use of a platform structure and a supporting structure can achieve an ultrahigh formwork, as compared to an existing ultrahigh all-round scaffold, which saves cost, shortens the construction period, and reduces potential safety hazards better.

Among the leaders in terms of application diversity are Sepa and Sistemas Tecnicos de Encofrados.

By means of geographic reach, Form700 holds the top position, followed by Encofrados J. Alsina and Umdasch Group.

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