{"id":6440,"date":"2019-05-01T16:27:57","date_gmt":"2019-05-01T10:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/?p=6440"},"modified":"2024-02-06T19:25:37","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T13:55:37","slug":"internet-things-transforming-construction-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techjockey.com\/blog\/internet-things-transforming-construction-industry","title":{"rendered":"How Internet of Things Is Transforming Construction Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Up until a few years back, Internet of Things was a just a theory. But the world of technology is changing at a faster rate than you can imagine. Internet of Thing or IoT is connecting devices through internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, you can do any sort of activity like turning on the lights, adjusting the temperature of your AC, and even ensure that your housekeeper is working properly, just by using your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
IoT has changed a lot of industries but still many people think that construction industry is not advanced enough to use the concept of Internet of Things. If that is the case, then this article will surely enhance your knowledge base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>IoT Transforming Construction Industry<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Improvised Safety for Workers<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n
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These days almost every worker who is working on field has a smartphone with him. They can download apps like fall detector in their mobile devices which can work even if the phone is not in use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This function notifies a list of contacts in the event of a fall. There are several wearables available as well, which can improve the safety of construction workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some are standalone devices, while some are embedded in their vests, helmets, boots and mobile phones. All these technologies can prevent the workers from accidents and alert them beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Real-Time Reporting<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
With the help of real-time reporting, data is captured on the job site which helps both the workers as well as the management. It helps the management to get data about the performance of workers with the help of daily or weekly reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The data is directly recorded with the help of biometric devices, drone footage and video cameras that are connected through the internet. It also helps workers keep track of their attendance and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Automated Workflows<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n
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You no longer have to check for requirements manually. With the help of sensors and RFID tags, you can keep track of the inventory and equipment usage. When an employee transfers materials to a job site, he has to scan the items with RFID tags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That is how the employees get notified about low inventory. Sensors on equipment monitor usage notify if the equipment needs preventive maintenance or not. Costs are also controlled because your company does not need to buy extra supplies than needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Building Information Modelling (BIM)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
BIM is a process involving intelligent model of a building. BIM is used to model a building\u2019s structure using sensors during the design and construction phase. With the help of sensors placed inside the building, you can receive the information about how the materials are affected by the climate change with time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The sensors can also give you information about how the structures change after earthquakes and how a bridge bends under the weight of heavy traffic. BIM is a process involving intelligent modelling of a building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n