Evaluation of internet of things (IoT) application areas for sustainable construction

Oke, Ayodeji Emmanuel; Arowoiya, Victor Adetunji

doi:10.1108/sasbe-11-2020-0167

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“…Health and safety measures on construction sites. Safety and health are one of the highest priorities and important areas which are essential for workers using emerging technology in the construction industry (Oke and Arowoiya, 2021). The construction industry must encourage and promote safety for its workers.…”

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An analysis of the application areas of augmented reality technology in the construction industry

Oke

Arowoiya

2021

SASBE

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PurposeThe paper aims to analyze the application areas of augmented reality (AR) in the construction industry to enhance its usage level. The objectives are to assess the level of awareness of hardware and software devices of AR, examine the application areas of AR and reveal lagging areas in the construction industry.Design/methodology/approachA survey of construction professionals engaged in the built environment was sent a well-structured questionnaire in the study area. The professionals involved are project managers, architects, engineers, builders and quantity surveyors. The sampling technique used in selecting those professionals was convenience sampling. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used in analyzing the retrieved data.FindingsThe five most applied areas of Augmented Realities are Visualization and simulation of construction works; Project documentation; Project planning, monitoring and modification. The other two areas include on-site real-time information retrieval and health and safety measures. The findings also revealed the difference in the opinions of professionals among the variables. The results showed that there is significant difference in the opinions of the professionals regarding the application areas except one, that is automated measurement. Automated measurement has the same converging opinions of all professionals engaged in the study.Originality/valueThe study gives deep insight into possible areas where AR can be used in construction. The awareness level of hardware and software devices of AR was revealed by showing that those devices are upcoming in their usage. The areas of application of AR in construction are in their nascent stage. When there is proper implementation of this technology it will improve management in construction, minimize health and safety issues, and enhance the efficiency of workers through visualization and simulation.

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An analysis of the application areas of augmented reality technology in the construction industry

Oke

Arowoiya

2021

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“…In addition, the fragmented and project-based nature of the construction industry often prevents construction organizations from embracing innovation or even investing in smart technologies (Ebekozien and Aigbavboa, 2021). According to Oke and Arowoiya (2021, 2022), the fragmented nature of the construction industry also leads to knowledge boundaries which hinders the seamless flow of communication, thus preventing collaboration and communication among construction professionals. Another major issue plaguing the productivity of the construction industry is the poor health and safety culture and the under-reporting of site accidents (Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, 2021).…”

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Construction in the digital age: exploring the benefits of digital technologies

Aliu

Oke

2023

BEPAM

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PurposeThe purpose of this article was to identify and evaluate the benefits of adopting digital technologies (DTs) in the Nigerian construction industry, to ensure that construction projects are efficiently and effectively executed.Design/methodology/approachA scoping literature review was conducted through which benefits of implementing DTs were identified, which helped in the formulation of a questionnaire survey. Data were obtained from construction professionals including architects, builders, engineers and quantity surveyors. Retrieved data were analyzed using several statistical tools such as percentages, frequencies, mean item scores and exploratory factor analyses.FindingsBased on the mean item score ranking results, the top five significant benefits of adopting DTs were increased operational efficiency, increased productivity, increased speed of executing tasks, seamless working methodology and accurate documentation of data. Findings from the factor analysis revealed six clusters of benefits namely an improved framework for operations, improved innovativeness, improved safety practices, increased competitive edge, greater accuracy and increased productivity.Practical implicationsThis study expands on the existing discussions surrounding the digital transformation of the construction sector in developing countries, particularly in Nigeria, a region where the awareness and implementation of smart and innovative technologies are still at an infant stage.Originality/valueAlthough several studies on the benefits of adopting DTs in the construction industry of developing countries exist, very few have been conducted in the Nigerian context. Thus, this is a significant knowledge gap that must be filled. Thus, the findings of this study can serve as a basis for construction organizations in Nigeria and similar countries seeking the digital transformation of their activities.

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“…Even among construction experts in Ghana and other developing countries, understanding of and use of industry 4.0 and IoT technologies in the construction sector is generally poor. This is due to the adoption of contemporary computing and technology that is still in its early stages (Oke and Arowoiya 2021 ). The relevance and visibility of adoption of industry 4.0 technologies in companies and industries has increased.…”

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Emerging industry 4.0 and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in the Ghanaian construction industry: sustainability, implementation challenges, and benefits

Maqbool

Saiba

Ashfaq

2022

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Future construction projects will need the implementation of industry 4.0 and Internet-of-Things (IoT) technologies. The construction sector has, however, falling behind other industries in the application of these technologies and is currently facing considerable challenges. One of the industries that lag behind in the use of new innovative technological tools is the construction industry. This study reviews the research work in industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things as they relate to construction and examines key Ghana-based construction professionals and firms to ascertain their level of understanding of these emerging innovative technologies, including the challenges and benefits associated with their implementation. An extensive review of pertinent literature was done to help identify the important paradigms and variables which were cautiously tested. Adopting a quantitative research approach, the attained variables were used to design into a close-ended questionnaire. The sample frame was a survey of people from 154 construction experts and researchers with good standing by using the purposive sampling. Relative importance index (RII) analysis was used to analyzed the data. It was discovered from the findings that smart construction was the most popular industry 4.0 technology in the Ghanaian construction industry. The most important benefit of these technologies is that they will add sustainable policy requirements to tendering, with the most pressing technology being the lack of talent and skills in using industry 4.0 and IoT technologies. The scope of this research is based on the questionnaire survey, proving a sustainable pathway to the construction industry community, which creates its own significance by including key stakeholders and those affected by these technologies.

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Evaluation of internet of things (IoT) application areas for sustainable construction

Cited by 53 publications

References 32 publications

An analysis of the application areas of augmented reality technology in the construction industry

An analysis of the application areas of augmented reality technology in the construction industry

Construction in the digital age: exploring the benefits of digital technologies

Emerging industry 4.0 and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in the Ghanaian construction industry: sustainability, implementation challenges, and benefits

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