The coronavirus outbreak has made the industries to shift to technological changes. There is an increasing demand for the adoption of IoT in the construction industry since they are required to work with safety measures. Some of the methods include remote meetings, virtual inspections, integration of social distancing safety devices, etc. being adopted so far. IoT helps the organizations to perform their task without any fail with required safety measures amidst Covid-19.
Even after the Covid-19 crisis, there will be enormous changes in organizational practices with the advent of new technologies. Many organizations adopt the way of working from home, where instant and continuous communication is inevitable. IoT helps out for virtual inspections, share and store data, and eliminate physical site visits.
IoT devices allow real-time tracking, monitoring, and measurement on the job site and enables the application of other automation technologies like AI. Due to the adoption of IoT during this pandemic, some factors are improving like:
Social distancing and contact tracing
An IoT device detects close contact interactions and makes sure of the social distancing for better work safety on job sites. The system can monitor and infer how closely the employees interact and take needed alerts or actions. It can also be done using automated technologies like AI, RPA, etc.
Virtual monitoring and inspection
Unlike the past where engineers and inspectors had to travel to the job site, IoT has made things easier and safer. An onsite agent can use a 360-degree camera to capture photos and videos and share it with the respective inspectors. This helps reduce the risk of safety and improve workplace efficiencies at various levels.
Remote working
Work from home relies on the strong interaction between employees and the employer. They make use of technologies like emailing, video conferencing, and texting for better accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Safety and cleanliness
Drones equipped with IoT devices are used to monitor job sites, spray disinfectants, and measure body temperature. They also check for social distancing and hygiene.
Acceleration
Even in the crisis, the organizations are trying to accelerate their efforts to adapt to IoT technologies and leverage better results. Since the coronavirus outbreak takes time to get completely removed, technologies should be utilized to accelerate the projects.
