Emerging technologies are changing the way we build our world. Sika takes advantage of these technological advancements to improve automation in its operations, while minimizing inefficiencies, safety concerns, and environmental impact.

Key Facts and Figures

Over 70% of architects, engineers and builders are using or planning to use Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create detailed 3D models of buildings and infrastructure.1 

Modular construction market is predicted to reach USD 130 billion in the US and Europe by 2030. Key benefits: decreased construction time (by up to 50%) and reduced waste.2

Global professional service robot sales reached USD 11.2 billion in 2020. By 2024, a quarter of new construction robots might be AI-assisted.3

Construction 3D printing market was worth USD 4.8 million in 2020. By 2028, it's expected to hit USD 1.1 billion, growing at 91.5% CAGR.4

Enhancing job performance with construction tech5
Enhancing job performance with construction tech

Tech Disruption Potential

Slow technology uptake by engineering and constructions firms6
Slow technology uptake by Engineering & Constructions firms

Impact on Sika

  • Increasing the use of digital technologies will improve visibility and efficiency, providing resilience amid ongoing disruption.
  • AI, robotics and big data analytics can enhance Sika's manufacturing efficiency, waste reduction, product quality and customization.

1 Dodge Data & Analytics, 2021

2 McKinsey

3 International Federation of Robotics

4 Allied Market Research

5 USG Corporation Survey Q4 2019

6 Global Constructions Survey, KPMG, 2023