THE SECTOR construction in Mexico is experiencing an exciting transformation in 2024, driven by technological advances and innovative practices.
These changes are reshaping the execution of construction projectswith a focus on environmental care, urban mobility and the integration of global trends.
The numbers support this trend: according to data from the Solili platform, the industrial constructions in Mexico increased by 5.7% by the end of 2023 compared to the previous year.
Leading the growth with significant increases, point to the cities of Monterrey, Mexico City and Saltillo.
This increase is driven by the relocation either nearshoring of companies globally, which has generated high demand in the industrial real estate sector.
An example of this phenomenon is ESCALA, a project management company constructionchaired by Pedro Ávalos, which closed 2023 with 60 new projects.
By 2024, the construction sector is expected to strengthen further, focusing on three main areas: artificial intelligence, drones for surveying and inspections, and modular construction and prefabrication.
The introduction of artificial intelligence marks the beginning of a new era in construction efficiency and precision.
With advanced algorithms, AI automates complex processes, improves project estimation, and helps strengthen workplace safety measures.
Drones are revolutionizing the way construction projects are carried out, enabling quick and accurate inspections, improving progress tracking and quality control measures, while also increasing safety by reducing the need for tasks. risky for workers.
Modular construction and prefabrication offer advantages such as accelerating project timelines, reducing costs and improving quality control.
These practices also play a crucial role in creating affordable housing and infrastructure to meet growing demand.
The technological transformation in the construction sector in Mexico not only drives economic growth, but also improves the efficiency, safety and sustainability of projects.
THE ANNOUNCEMENT BY the Ministry of Economy, headed by Raquel Buenrostro, for the imposition of temporary tariffs by Mexico on the import of certain products, seeks to take advantage of nearshoring and balance the market. This measure, which affects a variety of products, aims to provide certainty to national industrial sectors and encourage their development. However, it is crucial that competitiveness is maintained and the impact on production chains is minimized.
THE STRATEGIC ALLIANCE between the National Auto Parts Industry (INA) and Deutsche Messe, Germany's largest trade fair operator, points to a promising future for the automotive industry in Mexico and North America. This collaboration, which takes advantage of the nearshoring trend, has the potential to strengthen the national economy, generate employment and open access to new markets and technologies.
THERE WAS A CALL AT Carlos Slim's Grupo Carso with its investors to present its quarterly results, which highlighted the 7.5% decrease in Carso Infrastructure and Construction sales during the first quarter of 2024, reflecting caution against the government transition. Grupo Carso hopes to overcome the current panorama, projecting possible opportunities for 2025.
THE SALE OF THE Gamma Guadalajara hotel by Fibra Hotel, directed by Simón Galante, for 135 million pesos is a strategic measure for debt management. With a broad portfolio of 85 hotels and 12,360 rooms, fiber shows its ability to adapt in the hotel market.
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