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Influence of IoT implementation on Resource management in construction.
Fadi Althoey1, Ahsan Waqar2, Saleh Hamed Alsulamy3
1Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Najran university, Najran, Saudi Arabia.
The Internet of Things (IoT) significantly improves construction resource management by optimizing allocation and usage. Key factors like data analytics and security influence IoT adoption for enhanced efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Construction Management
- Information Technology
- Resource Optimization
Background:
- Growing demand for cost reduction, productivity enhancement, and environmental sustainability in construction.
- The Internet of Things (IoT) offers real-time data for improved decision-making in resource allocation and usage.
- Limited research on the specific impact and optimal integration of IoT in construction resource management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of IoT integration on resource management within the construction sector.
- To identify critical factors promoting effective IoT adoption and integration.
- To analyze how IoT impacts resource allocation, utilization, monitoring, and maintenance in construction projects.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) to analyze the relationships between variables.
- Examined IoT integration's effects on resource allocation, utilization, real-time monitoring, and proactive maintenance.
- Focused on case studies and concepts from the Malaysian construction sector for practical insights.
Main Results:
- Confirmed a significant association between IoT technology utilization and effective resource management in construction.
- Identified key challenges affecting IoT adoption, including data analytics, security, privacy, integration, scalability, and flexibility.
- Demonstrated IoT's potential to enhance the efficiency of human, mechanical, and material resources.
Conclusions:
- IoT integration is crucial for advancing resource management efficacy in the construction industry.
- Addressing challenges in data management, security, and system interoperability is vital for successful IoT implementation.
- The study provides valuable insights for optimizing IoT adoption in construction, particularly in emerging markets like Malaysia.
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