Abstract
Architecture is an important part of the city, and construction is an indispensable procedure of urban development. From the perspective of “smart construction sites,” this chapter describes the basic system architecture of intelligent information management system for engineering construction and introduces how to use information technology such as internet of things and artificial intelligence to improve the management capacity of engineering construction from the perspective of personnel management, quality management, safety management, equipment management, and environmental management. This chapter also analyzes the advantages and problems of intelligent construction sites in project management and gives specific measures and suggestions to realize smart construction sites.
TopLiterature Review
The research of on-site construction management is mainly divided into two aspects, one is the design and development of management platform architecture, the other is the realization of specific construction management functions.
In term of platform framework research, Feniosky et al. (2002)presentes a collaborative management platform, including a knowledge repository, analysis resources, and multiple device access. that enables project participants share project. Chen et al. (2011) introduces a framework for the implementation of mobile computing on construction sites, and design a mobile computing systems to explored the interactions among mobile computing, construction personnel, construction information, and construction sites. Kim et al. (2013) proposes a on-site construction management platform using mobile computing technology, which focused on site monitoring, task management, and real-time information. Zeng et al. (2015) introduces a conceptual framework of real-time BIM framework for the on-site construction management, which are interacted by augmented reality (AR) and mobile computing technology. Zhang et al. (2019) proposes a framework of on-site construction safety management using computer vision and real-time location system.
In term of platform framework research, Tserng et al. (2005) demonstrated the effectiveness of a bar-code-enabled with Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) application to enhance information flow
in a construction supply chain environment. Kimoto et al.(2005) developed a mobile computing system with PDA to assist construction managers in inspecting finished works, referencing project documents,checking the positions of structural members, and monitoring project progress.
Key Terms in this Chapter
Building Information Modeling (BIM): Is an intelligent 3D model-based process that gives architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals the insight and tools to more efficiently plan, design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure.
Smart Construction Site: Which integrates artificial intelligence, sensor technology, virtual reality and other high-tech technologies into buildings, machinery, personnel wearing facilities and other objects in the construction, to realize the integration of project management stakeholders and project construction sit by connection with “Internet of things” and integration with the “ Internet ”. The core of smart construction site is to improve the way of interaction between all relevant organizations and people in order to improve the project quality, efficiency, flexibility and interaction.