- Author
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de la Garza, J. M.
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Howitt, I.
- Title
- Wireless Communication and Computing at the Construction Jobsite.
- Coporate
- Construction Industry Institute, Austin, TX
- Report
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Research Report 136-11
June 1997
154 p.
- Keywords
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construction
- Abstract
- For many years, the walkie-talkie has been synonymous with the construction industry. During jobsite project execution, there are three variables which can either hinder or facilitate successful results, namely, quality, quantity, and timing of information. Wireless data communication technology is capable of delivering just-in-time information wihtin the "last mile" between the trailer and a desired location on the jobsite. This study surveyed information needs at the jobsite, emerging wireless data communicaitons technology, and assessed the extent to which wireless data technology can fulfill the information needs of the jobsite. Two examples are included to illustrate how to match a set of information needs with appropriate wireless technology.