Feasibility of location tracking of construction resources using UWB for better productivity and safety

S. Rodriguez, C. Zhang, A. Hammad

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Abstract

There is a growing demand for accurate and up-to-date information in the construction industry. Ultra Wideband (UWB) Real-Time Location Systems (RTLSs) enable tracking and visualization of resources on site and give more awareness to the construction staff in real time. This research investigates how UWB technology can improve productivity and safety in construction projects. The requirements of the RTLS are identified in terms of safety and productivity management. The usability of RTLS in the construction industry is tested by the collection of data from a construction site and organizing them into useful information needed for management. It was found that UWB is an effective tool to monitor construction resources because it provides accurate information in real time. However, good understanding of the requirements and filtering the data are necessary in order to get the best benefit of the technology for productivity and safety purposes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEG-ICE 2010 - 17th International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering
EditorsWalid Tizani
PublisherNottingham
ISBN (Electronic)9781907284601
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event17th International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering, EG-ICE 2010 - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Duration: 30 Jun 20102 Jul 2010

Publication series

NameEG-ICE 2010 - 17th International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering

Conference

Conference17th International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering, EG-ICE 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityNottingham
Period30/06/102/07/10

Keywords

  • Construction productivity
  • Construction safety
  • Indoor tracking
  • UWB

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