A Construction Manager feature looks at how wearable devices have the potential to be applied in various areas of the construction process.
Construction Manager writes:
Wearable technology is defined as any accessory or piece of clothing incorporating electronic and computer technology. It is already used within sports, fitness, and health.
In the same way wearable technology helps us track and improve our daily life, it will be used to optimise the working routines on site…
Safety is one of the key concerns on a construction sites. Computer and electronic technology can help soothe the minds of site managers by providing accurate tracking of workers and processes…
It goes without saying that productivity goes hand in hand with safety, as healthy employers work better. However, beyond safety concerns, the data collected from wearable technology can also be used to optimise the work on site. For instance, movement tracking can be reported and interpreted so as to identify most productive times of the day, higher risk movement repetition etc. Contractors can then use the data to optimise working processes and increase productivity.
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