International Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering Research ISSN 2348-7607 (Online) Vol. 9, Issue 1, pp: (30-36), Month: April 2021 - September 2021, Available at: www.researchpublish.com
Theoretical Understanding of Indoor/Outdoor Tracking Systems in the Construction Industry Ahmed M. Abdel-Alim1, Salah Omar M. Said2 1
Associate Professor of Construction Management, 2Teaching Assistants of Construction Management, 1
Email: Dr.Ahmedabdelalim@m-eng.helwan.edu.eg, 2Email: Omran_salah@m-eng.helwan.edu.eg Faculty of Engineering at Mataria, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
Abstract: The construction project manager frequently encounters difficulties tracking the performance or migration of contractor workers on the construction site. Additionally, typical performance data collection methods are complex, costly, and time-consuming. Due to information loops, the construction industry’s ability to obtain data on time is hampered. As a result, the tracking strategy attracts researchers supporting the construction industry for a long time. The primary tracking system inventory will be introduced in this study as a powerful tool for decision-makers. The tracking systems demonstrate their value, particularly in the aftermath of the SARS-COV-2 pandemic. It appears as though the only option to track worker performance from site to office quickly is through automated tracking. Eventually, the new technology can help project stakeholders to measure the activity progress quickly and efficiently. Keywords: BIM; Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID); Wireless Fidelity (WI-FI); Bluetooth (BT); Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE); Building Information Modelling (BIM).
1. INTRODUCTION The new iconic National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) Headquarters building in the heart of Kuwait City with 300 m tall, covering a total floor area of 127,000 sqm. The tower boasts a distinctive presence among other high-rise buildings in Kuwait with Construction Value (400,000,000 US$). A considerable number of contractors working together in a very crowded city may affect each other. Once the project manager accepts the contractor schedule supplied with the resources, it is very complicated to know precisely where that number of works, on which floor, and what item they are working on. Therefore, if there were a tool to detect each contractor’s performance and to know the impact of the contracting companies on each other, it would be exciting, “This is what the Ezzat Hallal - Chief Engineer- The new iconic (NBK) Headquarters’ building said in 2018” [1]. This study is aimed to establish a theoretical understanding of the concept of indoor/ outdoor tracking techniques in the construction industry and the barriers limiting its adoption. Traditional workers tracking performance techniques in the construction sector are time-consuming, costly, and a waste of team effort, say industry experts. The information may be linked to an error in reproducing the data, using outdated data, or partiality. The efforts of researchers in this area are beneficial in calling attention to its importance and promoting research. Moreover, Significant global drivers and construction deficiency indicate how the construction industry needs a paradigm shift. Achieving the global drive need to ensure how the building is constructed effectively. Many governments see that implement technology in construction such as BIM will bridge the gap to respond to this catalyst for change. Using technology in the construction industry is seen as an opportunity to increase the economic performance of the construction by reducing costs and risks while improving performance and productivity and satisfying the environmental drivers. 1.1. THE WORLD GLOBAL DRIVE Rarely hears about a paradigm change in the construction industry technology around the world. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) reported in 2018 that Africa is constructed around 1,324 buildings per day in urban areas. The population is growing at a rate as a world has never experienced before. To facilitate world changes, there
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