One of the hallmarks of the construction industry is its enormous capacity to reinvent itself. The integration of technology trends such as the Internet of Things will facilitate many tasks in the industry, such as optimizing resources and improving the completion time and quality of projects and works. In order to gain a competitive advantage over other companies in the industry, it is necessary to take advantage of the opportunities provided by IoT and recognize the changes that are taking place in the industry.
The four innovative areas of IoT in the construction industry are:
1. Machine control
2. Construction site monitoring
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- Anchor load monitoring during installation
- Control of ground deformation during tunnel construction
- Monitoring changes in pore water pressure during soil consolidation
- Monitoring subsidence processes during soil restoration
3. Fleet management
4. Wearable devices
Some examples of IoT in the construction industry:
●Remote operation
● Material replenishment
● Equipment construction and monitoring tools
● Maintenance and repair of equipment
● Remote usage monitoring
● Save energy and fuel
Key takeaways
The Internet of Things (IoT) and other emerging technologies can improve productivity, safety and reduce costs in the construction industry.
Intelligent construction is the key to building smart cities, and is also a key element of smart buildings, smart transportation or smart healthcare.
Construction companies, real estate and engineering companies should continue to invest in IoT. They should not fall into the same mistakes again, nor should they fear losing their jobs due to new technologies like IoT or artificial intelligence. The adoption of IoT is unlikely to replace the human element in the construction industry; instead, it will improve business models within the industry, reduce costly errors, reduce workplace injuries, and make construction operations more efficient.