Although images of digital construction sites are becoming increasingly common today, many people still have only a vague understanding of what a “smart construction site” truly is and how to create one.
On July 24, during the Construction Enterprise Sub-Forum at the 2015 China Construction Industry Annual Summit, Guo Dongjian, Vice President of Guanglianda Software Co., Ltd., delivered a keynote speech titled “Smart Construction Site under Internet Plus.” He unveiled the concept of the smart construction site by addressing key construction aspects such as labor management, equipment management, material management, scheme and construction method management, and production and environmental management.
The Internet Plus concept is driving construction sites into the era of the “smart construction site.”
So, what exactly defines a smart construction site? Breaking it down, it fundamentally relies on five essential elements: people, machinery, materials, methods, and the environment.
Implementation Methods:
1. Pre-Shift Education: Supported by big data and online training courses to ensure workers are well-prepared before entering the site.
2. Entry and Exit Management: Utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) technology to control access — unqualified personnel are prevented from entering the construction site. This includes labor personnel credit reporting supported by big data.
3. Statistical Analysis and Mobile Applications: These tools keep track of various information, especially monitoring work efficiency in real-time.
Implementation Methods for Machinery:
1. Intelligent Machinery: Beyond basic mechanical operations, this includes the management of specialized safety personnel who oversee machinery use.
2. Dispatching: Integrating Internet and GPS technologies for orderly equipment access, which helps ensure the quality of finished buildings.
3. Intelligent Processing: Backed by a software and hardware integrated system, this approach reduces labor demands and significantly improves efficiency.
Implementation Methods for Material Management:
1. BIM Support: Material management relies heavily on Building Information Modeling (BIM), where building components are automatically generated, measured accurately, and associated with time data.
2. Sourcing: Identifying qualified suppliers has become easier through the industry’s development of e-commerce platforms, which provide transparent information and help reduce costs.
3. Supplier Big Data: Leveraging big data analytics to evaluate and manage suppliers effectively.
4. Material Acceptance: IoT applications play a key role in controlling material quantity and quality upon delivery.
Implementation Methods for Scheme and Craftsmanship Management:
1. Human Resources as a Key Resource: BIM serves as the best platform to manage human resources effectively.
2. Mold Frame Scheme: Structured planning for construction frameworks.
3. Craftsmanship Management: Involves two aspects — continuous learning and accumulation. Learning can happen anytime, supported by onsite task applications, while accumulation depends on ongoing progress tracking.
Implementation Methods for Production and Environmental Management:
1. Milestone Plans: Serve as the guiding principle for construction progress.
2. Integrated Decoration Guarantee: A crucial element in current production management aimed at achieving “zero idle work” and ensuring seamless project flow.
3. On-Site Environment Management: Contingency plans are essential for handling unexpected situations effectively.
How do we build a smart construction site? The answer lies in the integration of end devices, cloud platforms, and big data. The “end” represents the most prominent feature of onsite IT applications, categorized into PCs, mobile devices, and smart hardware. The “cloud” serves as the backend collaborative platform for project management, while “big data” provides insightful analytics and visualization.
Guanglianda, a provider of Internet Plus platform services in construction engineering, offers a range of innovative services and products that bring the concept of the “smart construction site” from vision to reality.
So, are you ready? This is the smart construction site, supported by a suite of information technologies. Let’s work together to build smarter, more efficient construction sites.
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