Dardouri, S; BuHamdan, S; Al Balkhy, W; Dakhli, Z; Danel, T and Lafhaj, Z (2023) RFID platform for construction materials management. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(14), pp. 2509-2519. ISSN 1562-3599
Abstract
The intensity and rate of construction operations require logistics and transportation that can adapt to the changing nature of activities on a day-to-day basis of construction. That enables rapid decision-making. This study aims to present the development of a platform to track and localize materials on construction sites. The platform integrates Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology system with Global Positioning System (GPS) for this purpose. The study also reports the use of the platform in a construction project. The results showed that the platform helps achieve improvements related to cost reduction and time saving while managing materials orders. The developed platform allows contractors and construction managers to get real-time information about the status of the materials and better manage the workflow in the project. The study contributes to the existing knowledge and presents a real example of resources management using smart tools in construction projects.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction 4.0; construction site; internet of things; materials management; radio frequency identification; supply chain management |
| Index terms: | construction material, real-time information, construction operation, radio frequency identification, time saving, decision-making, construction project, internet, construction manager, cost reduction, construction 4.0, workflow, technology system, construction site, materials management, platform |
| Subjects: | production management, digital design, operations management, profession, economics, digital engineering, data management, work location, computing systems, time analysis, decision analysis, building materials, innovation and technology management, management, digital technology, construction operations |
| Topics: | Business Strategy, Site Management, Roles and Professions, Digital Applications, Engineering Principles, Risk Management, Cost Management, Time Control, Project Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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