IIoT is digitizing the construction industry with numerous sensors that report all types of data — location, speed, vibration, fuel levels, safety/environmental hazards, raw materials, finished goods, work in process — without traditional manual/paper-based data acquisition.
Overall, the inclusion of IIoT sensors unifies a plethora of moving parts in a construction site by aggregating data across many, otherwise separated, pieces. By doing so, site managers can monitor the entire project easily and ensure projects remain on schedule.
Digital construction via IIoT applications can reduce project disruptions by increasing equipment uptime, quickly locating movable equipment, reducing idle time and decreasing unplanned downtime through predictive maintenance, and enabling “just in time/on-demand” ordering of new materials as just a few of the beneficial uses.
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IoT, or the internet of things, is an umbrella term for any device with sensors that communicate data through an internet connection.These devices could be attached to you, in the form of wearable technology like a watch, or mounted to your vehicle like a GPS device.
IoT can encompass a network of digital tools that can be used for monitoring working conditions, performance levels and safety conditions, benefits to gain in communication and data storage.
By connecting any device on a worksite to the internet and other devices, a network can be created for teams to communicate, share data and customize notifications.
IoT technology is designed to complement the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, smart building technologies, and other helpful digital solutions.
Various sensors can be installed on equipment or in specific places to collect data, so whether you want to track people, machinery or reduce risk in a workplace, there are tools designed to help.
By adopting digital tools now, you can prepare for future developments and even be prepared for problems you haven’t faced yet.
Cloud-based data storage and sharing capabilities means you can transfer data digitally, customizing privacy and security access and enabling real time visibility.
3D intelligence has been game-changing in digitizing both design and training processes, with virtual reality walk-throughs giving you the opportunity to see your vision more accurately before it becomes costly to fix any flaws.
Health and safety is one part of the worksite that should never be compromised. IoT technology can improve operational safety and efficiency by giving managers more accurate data for risk assessments and approval visibility.
IoT-based solutions like real-time site maps, wearable technology, sensors, business-management systems and communication solutions, are all force multipliers for construction projects of all sizes.
Deploying Internet of Things technology in the construction industry is about more than just using your smartphone. It’s about connecting everything together and creating a network that helps you better manage your worksite, staff, money, and time.
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