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Internet Of Things In Construction:
Predictions and Outlook
The internet of things, IoT, consists of a myriad of
applications in hundreds of industries. When
appliances, machines, devices, and systems can
connect to the internet and communicate to, and
with each other, the possibilities are endless. The
only limiting factor in making the Internet of
Things in construction successful will be the
imagination of contractors.
As more advancement in technology comes to light,
IoT will find its spot in construction. Among the
areas where contractors have used the internet of
things in construction include:
Application of the Internet of Things in
the Construction Industry
The use of the internet of things in construction
site projects is expanding. Below are just some of
the applications that all types of professionals
(including engineers) are using the internet of
things for.
Operate Machines Remotely
When machines are connected to the internet, they
are easy to operate remotely without having human
labor on site. This is advantageous in instances
where the area is considered hazardous to human
workers. Besides running it from a device, workers
can use wearable computing devices such as Google
Glass to access instruction manuals.
Replenishing Supply
With IoT, it is easy to replenish material supplies
when the count goes below a given level. Here,
units of supply bear RFID tags allowing a system
to count the units. The system will be set to request
the central system to more units when the count
goes below a given count. This way, at no time will
there be fewer units than needed, and there will be
no idle time, thereby saving the construction
company some money. Again, the company is less
likely to order more units than needed.
Track Tools in Real-Time
When construction tools and equipment can
connect to the internet, you can track them. When
workers misplace drills and other items, it will be
easier to track them. Instead of walking up and
about the construction site, you will pinpoint the
exact location of a given tool. Today, construction
companies already use GPS to track fleet locations.
Again, when you can track tools and equipment,
you can position them on-site to make the
necessary drilling, cutting, or excavation. This is
one of the tech trends that are taking over the
construction industry; you can see more on
Procore.
Monitor the Status of Equipment
With the IoT, you do not have to wait until a
machine breaks down. With the internet of things
in construction, sensors will show you the status of
a machine and inform you when a repair is needed.
This way, you can fix your equipment before the
total breakdown.
Log Working Hours for your Workers
Field engineers and workers use the bulk of the
equipment connected to the internet. If drills,
movers, and other machines can connect to the
internet, you can monitor their working hour and
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