Commercial construction sites bring together workers, contractors, equipment, tools, materials, and project activities. Keeping track of these moving parts can be challenging, particularly as jobsite conditions and work areas change throughout a project.
Connected technologies can help construction teams gather and use information about what is happening across the site.
AIoT combines artificial intelligence (AI) with the Internet of Things (IoT).IoT technologies connect devices and collect information from the physical environment. AI can analyze data to identify patterns and support operational decisions.
In construction, these technologies can be applied to jobsite visibility and coordination.
Some Areas Where AIoT Can Support Construction include:
1.Workforce Visibility
Information about workforce activity can help teams understand who is present and how people are moving through a jobsite, subject to the system and deployment requirements.
2.Site Access Governance
Connected systems can support the management of contractor access and site-entry information.
3.Equipment and Tool Tracking
Tracking technologies can help teams gain visibility into equipment and tools, making it easier to understand where items are located and how they are being used.
- Material Visibility
Information about materials can support coordination between teams responsible for deliveries, storage, and construction activities.
- Build Progress and Traceability
Digital records of installation activities and project events can help teams maintain information about work completed and project progress.
Some Technologies Used in Connected Construction
Depending on the application, construction AIoT systems may use technologies such as:
- RFID
- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
- Ultra-Wideband (UWB)
- GPS
- LoRaWAN
- Edge computing
- Predictive analytics
The appropriate combination depends on the jobsite, tracking needs, infrastructure, and operational requirements.
CommCon AI focuses on AIoT for commercial construction, including workforce visibility, site access governance, equipment and tool tracking, material visibility, and build progress and traceability.
Learn more at https://commconai.com/
Construction sites are dynamic environments. Connecting information about people, equipment, materials, and project activities can help teams develop a clearer understanding of jobsite operations.
The key is to select technologies that address real construction needs and fit the conditions of the project.
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