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orcid.org/0000-0002-0317-8205

Document Type

Conference Paper

Disciplines

2. ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, Construction engineering

Publication Details

The Annual International Conference of Digital Transformation of Health and Safety in Construction (CIB W099 & W123 2023), June 21–22, 2023, Porto, Portugal

Hassan, A., Mitra, A., Mulville, M. and Hore, A. (2023). Digital Challenges and Opportunities of Addressing On-site Productivity and Safety on Construction Job Sites: An International Perspective. Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of Digital Transformation of Health and Safety in Construction (CIB W099 & W123 2023), June 21–22, Porto, Portugal. University of Porto: pp. 431-440.

https://doi.org/10.24840/978-972-752-309-2

Abstract

The slow pace of digital transformation in construction remains an impediment to the industry’s evolution. Despite rapid developments in digital technologies, the vast bulk of data generated on construction job sites remains underutilised due to the limited use of real-time data capture. The diffusion of digital solutions in construction depends on successfully capturing critical real-time data that can inform and contribute to more productive work patterns and safer job sites. Nevertheless, the construction industry’s fragmented nature has segregated the digital solutions offered by technology providers from the volatile challenges facing on-site construction practitioners.

This paper will present the early development of a nationally-funded Irish case study deploying a combined camera and sensors solution that enables measurable productivity and safety measures through passive data capture. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with highly experienced international construction practitioners to present the functions of the novel technology and explore the contemporary issues influencing on-site productivity and safety. Moreover, the qualitative data were subjected to thematic analysis to explore the extent of integration between the practical applications of the visualisation technology and the current demands of construction project managers.

Findings from this study revealed a recognisable disparity between the motivations and perceptions of the technology-developing firms compared to the demands and priorities of construction practitioners. The study aims to narrow the technology gap by understanding the business case for real-time data capture technology deployment on construction job sites. It also presents a successful example of the necessary collaboration between technology developers, building firms, research institutions, and public organisations towards digital adoption in construction.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.24840/978-972-752-309-2

Funder

Enterprise Ireland

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