Architecture for Discrete Construction Component Tracking

Abstract

Abstract: Accurate and timely identification and tracking of construction components are critical to operating a well-managed and cost efficient construction project. Establishing standards to support identification and tracking technologies has the potential to enable the construction industry to seamlessly integrate work processes at the job-site. This paper discusses on-going research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop means for real-time component identification and tracking in the application of field sensors, portable computers, real-time high-precision global positioning, wireless communications, and construction project databases.