Domdouzis, K; Anumba, C and Thorpe, A (2004) Wireless sensor networking in the construction industry: Prospects and problems. In: Khosrowshahi, F (ed.) Proceedings of 20th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2004, Edinburgh, UK.
Abstract
Recent advances in wireless communications and VLSI technology have enabled the development of Wireless Sensor Networks in many scientific and technical fields. This paper is concerned with the wireless sensor networking applications in the construction industry. It reviews the key features of the technology, emerging construction applications and barriers to the uptake of the technology. In particular the paper describes many applications which show how useful the Wireless Sensor Networking technology can be. The benefits which are produced by the use of Wireless Sensor Networks on the construction site are also discussed. The relative novelty of Wireless Sensor Networking has given rise to a number of barriers related to their implementation. These barriers are often related to the cost of deployment of a Wireless Sensor Network as well as how reliable it can be. In contrast, there are also enablers, such as the Egan Report, which encourage the use of this new technology in the construction site. The paper concludes that the use of Wireless Sensor Networks in the Construction Industry will produce a number of innovative results and help the industry to improve its business processes.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | applications; barriers; enablers; sensors; wireless |
| Index terms: | wireless sensor network, new technology, construction site, networking, implementation, construction industry, wireless communication |
| Subjects: | computer vision, industry analysis, innovation and technology management, contractual arrangements, work location, digital technology, communication |
| Topics: | Digital Applications, Site Management, Research Practice, Engineering Principles, Procurement |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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