Internet of Things (IoT) Technology in Lean Construction

Abstract

IoT is the branch of Information Technology which generates a connectivity link between “Internet” and actual physical ‘Things”. IoT intensions to amalgamate everything under common infrastructure and provide not only the control over everything but also provides the actual status of things. The core intent of the study is to present an indication about applications of Internet of Things in lean construction projects. Lean construction projects are understood as temporary production systems that eliminate waste, allow collaboration and optimize value of the structures. The present study targets automated digital methods that support work package planning and make inferences about states of progress. The scope of the study focuses on closing the feedback loop of lean construction planning, by using Internet-of-Things (IoT) technology.