Jang, W S and Skibniewski, M J (2009) Cost-benefit analysis of embedded sensor system for construction materials tracking. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(5), pp. 378-386. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
Tracking and monitoring the location of materials on a construction job site is an important, yet commonly overlooked aspect of field data acquisition because timely information about the status of materials, equipment, tools, and labor resources are directly related to the successful completion of a project. With the advanced technologies and innovations in the construction industry, it has become technically viable to implement automated tracking for construction materials. Through the development of an embedded sensor system, this paper illustrates the implementation of pilot experiments examining the accuracy of a system's performance. A cost-benefit analysis is conducted to illustrate labor savings associated with construction materials handling by comparison between manual and sensor-based materials tracking. The presented embedded sensor system can be extended into diverse application areas in tracking and monitoring framework by providing improved method of field data acquisition and information management.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | benefit cost ratios; construction materials; positioning; sensors; tracking |
| Index terms: | savings, data acquisition, labour resource, implementation, construction industry, construction material, monitoring, accuracy, experiment |
| Subjects: | business economics, industry analysis, professional development, building materials, contractual arrangements, economic analysis, data collection methods, control systems |
| Topics: | Business Strategy, Information Management, Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Procurement, Site Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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