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Wireless Communication and Computing at the Construction Jobsite

Publication No
RS136-1
Type
Research & Development Product
Publication Date
May 01, 1997
Pages
42
Research Team
RT-136
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Abstract
The walkie-talkie, a World War II technology, is synonymous with the construction industry. Today’s wireless communications technologies, however, have the potential to enable the transmission of all project information instantaneously to the foreman’
Key Findings
Wireless communication can provide field personnel with information while they are performing work. This means that if a crew in the field has a problem, the foreman has the means to consult with the trailer for a solution without having to actually go to the trailer. The faster that answers to problems can be received, the less likely it is that a crew will need to stand idle waiting for information. (RS136-1, p. 36)
If a given transfer of information can be done using hardwired means, it will be less expensive than using wireless technology. If the information is not time critical, then it can wait until a break or the end of a shift when a foreman would normally be going to the trailer. (RS136-1, p. 37)
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Jobsite Wireless Computing
Keywords
Wireless Technology, Jobsite Information, Information Category, Local Area Networks, Satellite Based, Just-in-Time Information, Wireless Communication, rt136