Caldas, C H; Torrent, D G and Haas, C T (2006) Using global positioning system to improve materials-locating processes on industrial projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(7), pp. 741-749. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
On-site materials-handling operations are error prone and the errors that occur significantly decrease construction productivity. New technologies and sensing devices can enhance materials-handling management practices on construction job sites. This paper describes a study that aimed to determine the potential benefits of the deployment of global positioning system (GPS) technology within the materials-locating processes on industrial projects. Its main goals were (1) to evaluate the technical feasibility and (2) to quantify the direct benefits in terms of process duration derived from the integration of GPS devices within pipe-locating processes. A field trial was conducted and its results indicated significant time savings. This study also analyzed additional potential benefits derived from the use of GPS in this scenario.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction management; construction materials; data collection; global positioning; resource management |
| Index terms: | construction material, time saving, construction productivity, duration, resource management, new technology, integration, management practice, field trial |
| Subjects: | management, project controls, organizational analysis, time analysis, data collection methods, control systems, building materials, operations management, innovation and technology management |
| Topics: | Business Strategy, Engineering Principles, Project Management, Research Practice, Organizational Design, Time Control |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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