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site , the analysed data will be uploaded to the dashboard stored in the Cloud . All relevant parties will be able to access and utilise the system as one focal point for project management and decision-making purposes .
The AI capability of the system facilitates identifying the quantity of manpower , machinery , and materials at a construction site . In addition , a more advanced AI can also identify safety and health compliance and violation . Furthermore , the information can be used to define project progress and make payment claims as well as monitor standards and specification compliance .
By installing the relevant IoT sensors at a construction site , more data is captured by the system . Sensors for rainfall , air quality and noise measurements provide the necessary relevant information . The rainfall sensor , for example , provides real-time rainfall data , which has a direct relationship to the project ' s progress . Air quality and noise sensors detect and monitor pollution , helping to establish environmentally friendly construction sites . i-Supervision 2.0 transforms the conventional manual workflows such as Site Diary , Request for Inspection ( RFI ), Non-Compliance Report ( NCR ) and Project Reporting into digital forms . These workflows are made available online in web and mobile application platforms with integration to IoT sensors for greater AI outcomes .
Over time , with sufficient and abundant data , advanced machine learning will allow for more accurate decision-making , especially in optimising resources ( machine , material , and manpower ), minimising wastage and pollution , as well as allowing for efficient project management . PWD is currently exploring the potential of remote collaboration using mixed reality ( MR ), which enables multiple personnel across geographical areas to collaborate by sharing visual cues . Local site personnel can share their environment with remote personnel for a better contextual understanding . Experts are no longer required to be physically at the site as with mixed reality collaboration , being virtually available can be as good as being physically present . i-Supervision 2.0 is a state-of-the-art intelligent project supervision and monitoring platform that utilises the latest technology for efficient realtime remote project management . Recently , i-Supervision 2.0 was recognised as one of the five champions in the ICT Application – ESciences Category of the WSIS Prizes 2023 , awarded by the International Telecommunication Union ( ITU ) at the World Summit of Information Society ( WSIS ) Forum in Geneva , Switzerland .
CHALLENGES
The construction industry is project-based , and the key characteristic of the industry ’ s output is that the finished product is largely non-transportable and must be assembled at a point of use , usually outside and geographically dispersed from the company . The products of the industry are in the form of individual projects which are mostly bespoke , according to client specifications . The industry comprises various technical fields including architecture , civil engineering , mechanical engineering , electrical engineering , quantity surveying , land surveying , building contracting , and landscaping , among others , which may lead to issues pertaining to communication , co-ordination and conflicts .
In addition , construction is described as an industry which utilises a variety of separate firms in a temporary , multi-disciplinary organisation , to produce investment goods like buildings , roads and bridges . The industry is generally driven by single and unique projects , each requiring the creation and disbandment of project teams made up of varying combinations of large and small firms from across the supply chain spectrum . Furthermore , the construction industry is characterised as a loosely coupled yet highly fragmented supply chain industry in which knowledge , materials , technologies , and skills are dispersed among many different parties , namely contractors , architecture engineering consultants , suppliers , clients , research institutes and government bodies .
The construction industry is also categorised as part of a complex product system ( CoPS ) with customised products made up of many components , based on multiple technologies , and produced in one-off projects or small batches . Construction is portrayed as a combination of manufacturing ( materials , components , and equipment ) and services ( engineering , design ,
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