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María Dolores Andújar-Montoya1, Diego Marcos-Jorquera2, Francisco Manuel García-Botella3
1Building Sciences and Urbanism Department, Polytechnic University College, University of Alicante, Carretera de San Vicente del Raspeig, s/n, 03690 Alicante, Spain. lola.andujar@ua.es.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 25, 2017
Summary
This study introduces an automated construction management system to reduce building defects caused by poor environmental control during flat roof construction. By integrating sensing systems and Internet-of-Things solutions, it enhances process control and worker guidance.
Area of Science:
- Construction Management
- Building Information Modeling
- Smart Construction Technologies
Background:
- Building defects frequently stem from design and construction errors, with approximately 75% originating in the construction phase.
- A significant contributor to these defects is the inadequate control of physical environmental variables during task execution.
- Flat roof construction is a notable area for defects, highlighting the need for improved process management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose an innovative information and communications technology (ICT) based model for automating construction work and management during the execution phase.
- To specifically address defect reduction in flat roof construction through enhanced process control.
- To integrate environmental variable management and worker guidance into the construction workflow.
Main Methods:
- Development of a Web-based system utilizing a service-oriented architecture for task management.
- Implementation of the Last Planner System methodology integrated with sensing systems for environmental variable control.
- Integration of Internet-of-Things (IoT) solutions to provide non-intrusive, transparent guidance to construction workers.
Main Results:
- The proposed model facilitates automated control over construction tasks and environmental conditions.
- It enables integral management of tasks and their associated physical constraints.
- Workers receive real-time, non-intrusive guidance, improving adherence to construction protocols.
Conclusions:
- The developed ICT model offers a viable solution for reducing construction-related building defects, particularly in flat roof applications.
- Automating construction processes and managing environmental variables proactively can significantly improve building quality.
- The integration of sensing systems and IoT enhances overall construction management efficiency and defect prevention.
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