Construction Automation: Techniques and Impact on Kier Group Ops

This report investigates the role of automation in the construction industry, specifically focusing on Kier Group. It identifies the needs for automation, examines the techniques used by Kier Group to enhance operational performance and worker safety, and investigates the challenges faced befo...Read More

Automation in construction industry and
its affect

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 Introduction
 Research aim
 Research objectives
 Research questions
 Literature review
 Research methodology
 Data analysis
 Conclusion
 Recommendation
 Reflection
 Reflection

Automation is defined as the usage of different technologies within
the working process so that to minimise human intervention within
various processes. With the help of pre-defining sub-procedure and
relationship human intervention can be minimised and this is the
major reason of developing decision in context of embodying of
machines.
INTRODUCTION

To identify the techniques of automation and their impact on
operations for making revolutionary changes within construction
industry: A study on Kier Group
RESEARCH AIM

 To determine the needs of automation in construction within Kier
Group
 To examine the techniques of automation used by Kier Group in
improving operational performance and workers safety
 To investigate the challenges faced by construction industry before
the introduction of automation techniques
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES

 What are the needs of automation in construction within Kier
Group?
 What are the techniques of automation used by Kier Group in
improving operational performance and workers safety?
 What are the challenges faced by construction industry before the
introduction of automation techniques?
RESEARCH QUESTIONS

What are the needs of automation in construction within Kier
Group?
The construction industry is determined as one of the most
unpracticed fields in terms of automation. In developed countries like
UK has grown construction automation rapidly. Construction industry
is labour intensive industry that requires good quality of work, more
number of labour and increase in productivity.
LITERATURE REVIEW

What are the techniques of automation used by Kier Group in improving
operational performance and workers safety?
Automation in the construction industry helps a lot. It helps in
reducing the workload of the human by acquiring various technologies in the
business operation. It also helps the company to minimise the risk and creating
a safer workplace for their employee. With the help of advanced techniques
company Kier group is performing well in the market and also helps in
improving their business operation. With the help of automation Kier group is
reshaping their future in better way.
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What are the challenges faced by construction industry before the
introduction of automation techniques?
Prior to the technology construction company is struggling a lot which
hider their performance as well as a safer place is not created. Many workers are
doing work with the risk. The risk of safety were low as well as there is
insufficient efforts of sustainability. Introduction of the technology and
automation technique is a game changer for the company which improve their
performance in greater sense
CONTINUE…

 Research Philosophy: Positive research philosophy
 Research Approach: Deductive approach
 Research Strategy: Survey
 Research Choice: Quantitative research choice
 Sampling: Probability sampling
METHODOLOGY

Do you think construction industry has seen a great
change over a period of time?
Frequency
a) Yes 36
b) No 5
c) May be 9
DATA PRESENTATION

According to your gained experience within Kier Group,
which technique of automation has assisted the
organisation to improve operational performance and
workers safety?
Frequency
a) Autonomous machines and equipments on
construction site
20
b) Virtual reality during project planning 11
c) Robotics in concrete work 12
d) Drones technique 7
CONTINUE…

What is the main advantage experienced by Kier Group
with the assistance of robotics in their construction
work?
Frequency
a) Flexibility 12
b) Addressing the labour shortage 20
c) Efficiency improvements 9
d) Cost savings 9
CONTINUE…

Do you think that there is positive impact of automation
on Kier Group as their operational efficiency has
improved?
Frequency
a) Yes 35
b) No 8
c) May be 7
CONTINUE…

It can be concluded that construction automation mainly focuses
about the promoting labour efficiency & also production while
lowering costs &providing consistent quality with greater precision
than experienced humans. The usage of automation in the Kier Group
helps to boost production while also improving production
CONCLUSION

 In order to improve the position of the organisation, company need to develop
the automation centric related company culture. Because it is analysed that
employees in the construction industry are notorious for being reluctant to
change
 It is recommended that company need to improve the effective standardize their
workflows and also improve the processes for the onsite and also offsite staff so
that company need to manage their efficiency level and also improve their
market growth rate.
RECOMMENDATION

 Awolusi, I., Marks, E. and Hallowell, M., 2018. Wearable technology for
personalized construction safety monitoring and trending: Review of applicable
devices. Automation in construction. 85. pp.96-106.
 Chen, Q., de Soto, B. G. and Adey, B. T., 2018. Construction automation:
Research areas, industry concerns and suggestions for advancement. Automation
in construction, 94, pp.22-38. a
 Delgado, J.M.D., and et. al, 2019. Robotics and automated systems in
construction: Understanding industry-specific challenges for adoption. Journal
of Building Engineering. 26. p.100868.
REFERENCE

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