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Radio Frequency Identification Tagging: Applications for the Construction Industry

Publication No
IR151-2
Type
Guidelines/Suggestions
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2001
Pages
40
Research Team
RT-151
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Abstract
This implementation guide provides construction industry owners and contractors with practical information related to implementing radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. It includes a list of commonly asked questions and answers regarding the technology, lessons learned from pilot tests conducted, and a flow diagram that can help owners and contractors decide what type of RFID system to implement. The guide is intended to help owners and contractors better understand RFID technology and to assist them during the implementation process.
Key Findings
The primary benefits of using RFID technology are its ability to store data and retrieve it at a later time. In addition, it is more robust than bar code labels because RFID tags are not damaged as easily, can be easily read in sunlight, and survive harsh conditions. (IR151-2, p. 23)
IR151-2, Radio Frequency Identification Tagging: Applications for the Construction Industry

This implementation guide provides construction industry owners and contractors with practical information related to implementing radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. The guide is intended to help owners and contractors better understand RFID technology and to assist them during the implementation process.
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Research Topic
Radio Frequency Tagging
Keywords
Radio Frequency, Identification, Tagging, Smart Instruments, Integrity Inspections, Preventive Maintenance, Materials management, rt151