Real-Time Carbon Emissions Monitoring Tool for Prefabricated Construction: An IoT-Based System Framework

Chao Mao, Xingyu Tao, Hao Yang, Rundong Chen, Guiwen Liu

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Abstract

Carbon emissions in the construction phase will be more relatively significant over time. However, a real-Time emissions monitoring tool, which is essential to help construction teams avoid excessive emissions, has not been introduced yet. Therefore, with a focus on enhancing monitoring of carbon emissions in this stage, this paper proposes an IoT-based system framework that integrates a distributed sensor network to collect real-Time emissions data and a BIM virtual model to show the emissions status of different construction activities. In doing this, carbon emissions sources are firstly identified form three main activities in prefabricated construction: components manufacturing, transportation, and on-site installation. And different kinds of sensors, such as RFID, are adopted to acquire carbon-related data, which will be stored and extracted in a potential database. In addition, an on-line BIM platform is developed to visualize the emissions at different times in the construction processes and help project team to take corrective action to against potential emissions. This system framework is considered as a promising approach to encourage exploration of possible strategies to cut down carbon emissions in construction industry.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICCREM 2018
Subtitle of host publicationSustainable Construction and Prefabrication - Proceedings of the International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management 2018
EditorsMohamed Al-Hussein, Geoffrey Q. P. Shen, Yimin Zhu, Yaowu Wang
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages121-127
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9780784481738
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2018
Event2018 International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management: Sustainable Construction and Prefabrication, ICCREM 2018 - Charleston, United States
Duration: 9 Aug 201810 Aug 2018

Publication series

NameICCREM 2018: Sustainable Construction and Prefabrication - Proceedings of the International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management 2018

Conference

Conference2018 International Conference on Construction and Real Estate Management: Sustainable Construction and Prefabrication, ICCREM 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCharleston
Period9/08/1810/08/18

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction

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