Advanced Interdisciplinary Approach in Construction Industry: Internet of Things (IOT)

¹ Department of Mechanical Engineering, GLA University, Mathura, UP, India
² Master of Computer Application, New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
³ CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), India
⁴ Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, India.
⁵ Department of Civil, GRIET, Bachupally, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
⁶ Medical Laboratory Technology Department, College of Medical Technology, The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq.
⁷ Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, MLR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India - 500069

^* Corresponding author: asha.gurudath@gmail.com

Abstract

Promoting construction, enhancing safety and multiple functions of IoT. Since the beginning of Fourth Industrial Revolution, digitalization becomes a fundamental function of all the construction project and bring all the project to a brand new practical and efficient world. IoT (Internet of Things), which refers to a large network of connected sensors and devices capable of autonomously exchanging and analysing data in real-time, belongs to a major facilitator of this function. To have an idea of the importance of this technology in the construction field, one must think about it as an instrument to decrease labour cost, reduce project repair time, and save material cost by automating and networking process. Among these could be automated assessment of a construction site to alert about hazards that might affect workers’ lives. IoT alarms and delivered insights reduce risks and keep the working place of the construction workers safe. Overall, it is claimed in the paper that IoT has a significant number of applications in the construction sector- starting from the project management to the quality testing of work. These are just some of the applications of IoT and as the field evolves, more benefits and value-added services would be seen arising. In this regard, IoT will also have a key role in communication and coordination between many stakeholders involved, hence creating collaboration and cooperation for a healthy conductive environment with openness among all. Its integration with latest technologies like digitization of data, data analytics, AI, facilitate predictive maintenance decisions and end up making less mistakes. Although there is a huge potential for IoT to develop in the construction industry, so far, it is not utilised in a large scale. There are some limitations to be reduced like the cybersecurity, interoperability, and workforce readiness among others that need to be addressed or enhanced in due time. Industry participants must join hands to overcome these issues. It would be an understatement to say that IoT has the ability to completely revolutionize the construction industry. In article it illustrates how the Internet of Things is transforming the building sector and offers guidance on how interested parties can take advantage of this technology to raise project sustainability, output, and safety. By adopting innovation and digitization, those involved in the construction industry can take advantage of new moves for efficacy and efficiency in systems performance.