What are Sensors?
Sensors help construction teams capture real-time information about site conditions, materials, equipment, and structures.
Definition
Purpose
Construction teams use sensors to get real-time visibility into conditions that may otherwise be difficult to measure or track.
Depending on the application, sensors monitor temperature, humidity, movement, pressure, vibration, air quality, location, or structural changes. On jobsites, sensor data can support safety monitoring, equipment tracking, quality control, and project progress.
Examples of Use
- Concrete monitoring: Embedded sensors can track concrete temperature and maturity to help teams determine when it has reached the required strength for the next stage of work.
- Site safety: Temperature, air-quality, motion, and other sensors can help identify hazardous site conditions and provide alerts when conditions change.
- Equipment tracking: Location and positioning sensors can monitor the movement and use of construction equipment across a jobsite.
Notes
- Sensors can operate independently or as part of connected IoT systems that transmit collected data to other devices or software.
- Sensor selection depends on what needs to be measured, where the sensor will be installed, and the required accuracy and durability.
- In structural monitoring, sensors can help identify changes such as strain, vibration, corrosion, or other signs of potential damage.
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