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According to current data, the global IoT in construction market was estimated at $12.3 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $26.5 billion by 2027, driven by increased safety and compliance concerns and the need for greater productivity amid rapid urbanization.
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Here are four major areas within the construction industry where IoT can be leveraged to great benefit:
- Worker Health and Safety
- Building Amenities (Security and Smart Building Systems)
- Support Service Administration
- Site Monitoring and Environmental Analysis
How IoT Supports Worker Health and Safety
Wearables to Monitor Vitals
Wearables with sensors can monitor site workers’ vital signs, enabling site managers to understand which tasks are more physically demanding or potentially hazardous. Such data protects workers and helps managers plan shifts and insurance needs accordingly.
Proximity and Hazard Detection
Proximity, gas, and noise sensors can trigger alerts when workers or vehicles approach hazardous zones, improving awareness of potential dangers.
IoT-Enabled Building Amenities
Security Enhancements
IoT devices can detect unusual movement or access and promptly alert security of potential breaches. This capability enhances security infrastructure and improves workforce allocation, reducing risk and costs.
Enabling Smart Building Technologies
IoT technologies can improve building efficiency by consolidating access, security, HVAC, building maintenance, and lighting into a single interface.
Construction companies can install IoT devices to enable safer and more efficient building operations and monitor infrastructure like boilers, radiators, water pressure, air quality, etc.
Support Service Administration
Fleet Management with Telematics
Telematics allows businesses to track fleets delivering materials to construction sites. The real-time features of telematics help stakeholders quickly respond to delays caused by weather, accidents, or other factors, optimizing labor and reducing waste.
Vehicle Condition Monitoring
IoT sensors can monitor vehicle conditions, manage fuel consumption, determine optimal routes, and monitor ongoing maintenance needs, improving vehicle condition over time and maximizing fleet investment.
Site Monitoring and Environmental Analysis
Robotic Precision
IoT sensors can accurately guide robots and other remote-controlled machines on construction sites. Sensors also monitor machine condition, enabling predictive maintenance and reducing downtime.
Accurate Weather Forecasting
Weather forecasting can be chancy! IoT devices enable more precise data, helping to avoid delays or disruptions caused by unexpected weather changes.
Examples of IoT Solutions Used in Construction
The following are some common IoT solutions currently transforming the construction industry.
- Eleksen Smart Garment and Connected Worker Platform
- Mission Navigation Belt, Smartshoulder, and Sentaz Tactile Navigation by Elitac
- LifeBand by SmartCap
- Triax
- Hololens
- Remote Eye
- Hyundai Construction Equipment
- VibrAlign
- Bimba
- Blackberry Radar
- Atmel
- Ayantra Asset Management
To gain maximum value from these solutions, a comprehensive cloud platform is essential to enable remote monitoring and alerts. Top platforms in this category include:
- Splunk Industrial for IoT
- Senseye PdM
- Datadog IoT Monitoring
- SkySpark
- Domotz
- TeamViewer
- AWS IoT
Bottom Line
IoT infrastructure offers unparalleled benefits in the construction industry, enhancing efficiency, safety, productivity, and visibility. By tapping into real-time business insights, companies can engage the power of data-driven decisions to foster growth and competitive advantage.
