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Modeling the Constraints to the Utilization of the Internet of Things in Managing Supply Chains of Off-Site Construction: An Approach toward Sustainable Construction

Journal

BUILDINGS
Volume 12, Issue 3, Pages -

Publisher

MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/buildings12030388

Keywords

information technology; Internet of Things (IoT); off-site construction; supply chain management; sustainable construction

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  1. Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University [2021-127-Eng]

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This study systematically identifies and prioritizes the crucial factors that hinder the adoption of IoT in off-site construction. The lack of a clear strategy for governing IoT utilization in supply chain management is found to be the most significant factor. The outcomes of this study provide valuable insights for off-site construction businesses to understand the implications and expectations of utilizing IoT technologies.
Despite persistent calls for cleaner production and improved automation of construction processes, the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) in managing the supply chains of off-site construction businesses has been discouraged due to various constraints. This paper methodically identifies and prioritizes the crucial factors that impede the application of the Internet of Things (IoT) in off-site construction. Content analysis and an expert-based evaluation strategy were used to identify and evaluate the constraints affecting Internet of Things adoption in off-site construction. The ISM, MICMAC, and DEMATEL techniques were used to analyze the data. This study identifies the lack of clear strategy for governing IoT utilization in supply chain management as the most significant factor that impedes the application of the Internet of Things (IoT) in off-site construction businesses. The outcomes also provide a rich source of insights into off-site construction businesses to clearly recognize the implications of utilizing IoT technologies in managing the supply chains of businesses and what to expect when applying IoT technologies and solutions. While this paper advocates for improved green construction practices, cleaner production, and automation in the construction industry, it has set the stage for integrating IoT technologies in the supply chain management of off-site construction businesses.

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