Jiang, W; Ding, L and Zhou, C (2021) Cyber physical system for safety management in smart construction site. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(3), pp. 788-808. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose: Construction safety has been a long-term problem in the development of the construction industry. An increasing number of smart construction sites have been designed using different techniques to reduce injuries caused by construction accidents and achieve proactive risk control. However, comprehensive smart construction site safety management solutions and applications have yet to be developed. Thus, this study proposes a smart construction site framework for safety management. Design/methodology/approach: A safety management system based on a cyber-physical system is proposed. The system establishes risk data synchronization mapping between the virtual construction and physical construction sites through scene reconstruction design, data awareness, data communication and data processing modules. Personnel, mechanical and other risks on site will be warned and controlled. Findings: The results of the case study have proved the management benefits of the system. On-site workers gradually realized that they should enter the construction site based on the standard process. And the number of people close to the construction hazard areas decreased. Research limitations/implications: There are some limitations in the technology of smart construction site. The modeling speed can be faster, the data collection can be timelier, and the identification of unsafe behavior can be integrated into the system. Construction quality and efficiency issues in a virtual construction site will also be solved in further research. Practical implications: In this paper, this system is actually applied in the mega project management process. More practical projects can use the management ideas and method of this paper to ensure on-site safety. Originality/value: This study is among the first attempts to build a complete smart construction site based on CPS and apply it in practice. Personnel, mechanical, components, environment information will be displayed on the virtual construction site. It will greatly promote the development of the intellectualized construction industry in the future.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | cyber-physical system; petrochemical construction; safety management; smart construction site |
| Index terms: | injury, unsafe behaviour, personnel, construction site, data processing, construction accident, mapping, methodology, construction quality, safety management, construction safety, case study, efficiency, reconstruction, module, project management process, safety management system, modelling, construction industry |
| Subjects: | analytical methods, data science, work location, data collection methods, environmental health, quality assurance, industry analysis, building construction, health conditions and diseases, occupational health and safety management, project management theory and practice, financial risk, health safety and environment, research methods, spatial and geospatial analysis, performance management, architectural elements, management |
| Topics: | Design Practice, Quality Management, Human Resources, Site Management, Cost Management, Health and Safety, Research Practice, Project Management, Engineering Principles, Sustainability |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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