SMART TECH & IOT
Spokesperson: Richard Clement, Deputy General Manager for Smart Construction
How is the construction industry digitally transforming?
The construction industry has had a reputation for being slower to adopt new technologies and update its processes, falling behind other sectors as the nation moves towards a digital future. To tackle this challenge, Richard Clement, Deputy General Manager at Smart Construction, discusses how IoT and smart technologies are in a unique position to offer industries that have been slow to progress digitally with the opportunity to turbo-charge their processes and modernise the day-to-day for improved results, both for businesses and their clients.
Clement says: “Although some large companies such as Smart Construction are working to change this, only 1% of construction firms are currently considered to be leading the way in digital transformation.”
Smart Construction has developed a comprehensive portfolio of IoT solutions designed to optimise each stage of the
process of construction, including planning, loading, and unloading, material tracking, and surveying.
For example, Smart Construction’s 3DMG is an innovative tool that combines the power of 3D Machine Guidance with IoT capabilities. On one hand, it enhances the efficiency and accuracy of operators by providing them 3D Guidance during digging operations. On the other hand, it functions as an IoT device, collecting valuable data from vehicle sensors about terrain and payload. This data can then be used to track, visualise, and analyse daily material loading and distribution, providing site managers with a holistic view of the construction site operations. Therefore, it not only simplifies the tasks of operators but also provides site managers with insightful data for better decision making.
This means that site managers can accurately predict the amount of material needed for a contract, without excess. This has a positive impact on the profitability of a project. Not only that, but live data from
the fleet means improved fuel efficiency and the chance to correct any errors in a timely manner, meaning projects can more effectively run to timelines.
What’s next?
Clement continues: ‘’Smart technology and IoT tools have already shown the impact they can have in a sector that has historically slipped behind in digitisation. ‘’IoT facilitates virtual collaboration among teams, enabling stakeholders to preview the final product and make real-time digital amendments. This approach enhances design accuracy, improves team alignment, and helps reduce on-site accidents. “As smart technology and IoT tools continue to advance, I believe the construction industry isn’t the only sector where we will see a huge shift in profitability and efficiency. There is an opportunity here for other sectors that have historically fallen behind, such as agriculture and hospitality, to also improve their processes and reap the benefits.”
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