Innovative use of low-cost digitisation for smart information systems in construction projects

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2021-06-24
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MDPI (Basel, Switzerland)
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(c) 2021 The Author/s
CC BY 4.0
Abstract
The low-level application of digital tools and information systems in construction implies that many projects cannot meet modern requirements and standard of work of advanced industries. This study adopts a practical and diagnostic approach to identify key attributes and implementation processes of information systems in construction and logistics. To have triangulation of knowledge, a three-step methodology is adopted. Initially an exploratory analysis of previous literature is per-formed. Secondly a diagnostic analysis of IS applications in construction is achieved by case studies. Finally, expert interviews are performed to examine and consolidate the findings. The study illus-trated practical and innovative applications of low-cost digital tools in IS development and created a framework for documentation of these discrete and mostly unshared practices. It is recommended that the construction sector should embrace more advance technologies to minimise human inter-vention and enhance real-time capabilities. The practicality of how different low-cost and off-the-shelf tools and digital platforms can be combined is discussed and demonstrated. The study provides a clear distinction for practitioners and academics as to what is being practiced in comparison to the dominant theories.
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construction management, information systems, digitisation, smart construction, industry 4, 0, building information modelling, project tracking, logistics
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Jelodar MB, Shu F. (2021). Innovative use of low-cost digitisation for smart information systems in construction projects. Buildings. 11. 7.
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