Automation in the Construction Industry and Its Affect
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AUTOMATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND ITS AFFECT
School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering (ACE)
University of East London
AUTOMATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND ITS
AFFECT
Rohit Sunil Furde
U1826427
Supervisor Professor Dr.Sohrab Donyavi
A dissertation submitted in fulfilment of requirements for the degree of
MSc Sep 2019
School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering (ACE)
University of East London
AUTOMATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND ITS
AFFECT
Rohit Sunil Furde
U1826427
Supervisor Professor Dr.Sohrab Donyavi
A dissertation submitted in fulfilment of requirements for the degree of
MSc Sep 2019
AUTOMATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND ITS AFFECT 2
Dedication
This research is devoted to my beloved parents, who were my source of inspiration. Whenever I
thought about giving up they gave me strength. My parents continuously provide me their
spiritual, ethical, financial and emotional support.
I dedicate this study to my brother, classmates and friends who encouraged, supported me to
finish this study.
Dedication
This research is devoted to my beloved parents, who were my source of inspiration. Whenever I
thought about giving up they gave me strength. My parents continuously provide me their
spiritual, ethical, financial and emotional support.
I dedicate this study to my brother, classmates and friends who encouraged, supported me to
finish this study.
AUTOMATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND ITS AFFECT 3
Abstract
The research mainly focuses on current scenario of automation in construction industry of UK
and its affect on industry along with feasibility study highlighting the impact of integration of
automation in construction industry. It also covers health and safety implications for integrating
automation in construction projects in UK and recommend strategies for ensuring proper
implementation of automation in the construction industry of UK. The methodology of research
that is adopted in this case is positivism that can result into the gain of information depending
upon proper evaluation and logic. Further the approach depending upon the deductive method
offers the researcher the ability of conducting the study encountering the secondary and primary
sources that got the potential to define the characteristics and behavior of customer as well as the
contribution of branding in the same with a better analyses and understandable way. In this
research quantitative analysis has been done. Quantitative data has been analysed using Likert
scale which helps researcher to give reactions explicitly of the overviews given by the model
people. Graphs and charts has been used for representing results and outcomes of the research.
Increase in urbanization has extended in various countries including the UK. Different people
have been moving from towns to urban networks that have extended the need of significant
worth structures in the urban territories. The motivation of driving this assessment has been to
advancement automation in the construction business. Digitalization is a strategy or course of
action of working and controlling a system by significantly modified techniques or electronic
devices and usage of control structure. Applying robotization in the improvement business has
been a critical development for updating nature of advancement in the market.
Abstract
The research mainly focuses on current scenario of automation in construction industry of UK
and its affect on industry along with feasibility study highlighting the impact of integration of
automation in construction industry. It also covers health and safety implications for integrating
automation in construction projects in UK and recommend strategies for ensuring proper
implementation of automation in the construction industry of UK. The methodology of research
that is adopted in this case is positivism that can result into the gain of information depending
upon proper evaluation and logic. Further the approach depending upon the deductive method
offers the researcher the ability of conducting the study encountering the secondary and primary
sources that got the potential to define the characteristics and behavior of customer as well as the
contribution of branding in the same with a better analyses and understandable way. In this
research quantitative analysis has been done. Quantitative data has been analysed using Likert
scale which helps researcher to give reactions explicitly of the overviews given by the model
people. Graphs and charts has been used for representing results and outcomes of the research.
Increase in urbanization has extended in various countries including the UK. Different people
have been moving from towns to urban networks that have extended the need of significant
worth structures in the urban territories. The motivation of driving this assessment has been to
advancement automation in the construction business. Digitalization is a strategy or course of
action of working and controlling a system by significantly modified techniques or electronic
devices and usage of control structure. Applying robotization in the improvement business has
been a critical development for updating nature of advancement in the market.
AUTOMATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND ITS AFFECT 4
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement is not mere formality as is the usual notation. It is the only way through which
I can connote our deep and profound gratitude to the persons who directly contributed to the
work.
First and foremost, I take excellent opportunity to sincerely thank my dissertation research guide
Dr. Sohrab Donyavi for showing keen interest, the true spirit of engineering and guiding me on
the various aspects of my research without which it would have been impossible for me to
complete this dissertation.
I also express my sincere gratitude towards Head of the Civil Engineering Department and our
honorable Principal.
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement is not mere formality as is the usual notation. It is the only way through which
I can connote our deep and profound gratitude to the persons who directly contributed to the
work.
First and foremost, I take excellent opportunity to sincerely thank my dissertation research guide
Dr. Sohrab Donyavi for showing keen interest, the true spirit of engineering and guiding me on
the various aspects of my research without which it would have been impossible for me to
complete this dissertation.
I also express my sincere gratitude towards Head of the Civil Engineering Department and our
honorable Principal.
AUTOMATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND ITS AFFECT 5
Declaration
“I certify that this is my own work and that use of material from other sources properly and fully
acknowledged in the text.
Signature
Rohit Sunil Furde”
Declaration
“I certify that this is my own work and that use of material from other sources properly and fully
acknowledged in the text.
Signature
Rohit Sunil Furde”
AUTOMATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND ITS AFFECT 6
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction..................................................................................................................10
1.1 Background......................................................................................................................10
1.2 Rationale.........................................................................................................................11
1.3 Problem Statement..........................................................................................................12
1.4 Aim, Objectives and Research Questions.......................................................................12
1.5 Research Structure...........................................................................................................14
Chapter 2: Literature Review.........................................................................................................15
2.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................15
2.2 Trends in Construction industry......................................................................................15
2.3 Automation in Construction Industry..............................................................................16
Use of Robots......................................................................................................................17
Use of BIM..........................................................................................................................19
Pre-Engineered Buildings....................................................................................................21
2.4 Automation at site level...................................................................................................22
MIVAN Technology............................................................................................................23
2.5 Automation at industry level............................................................................................25
2.6 Advantages of Automation in Construction Industry......................................................27
2.7 Disadvantages of automation in construction industry....................................................29
Chapter 3: Research Methodology................................................................................................32
AUTOMATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND ITS AFFECT 7
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction..................................................................................................................10
1.1 Background......................................................................................................................10
1.2 Rationale.........................................................................................................................11
1.3 Problem Statement..........................................................................................................12
1.4 Aim, Objectives and Research Questions.......................................................................12
1.5 Research Structure...........................................................................................................14
Chapter 2: Literature Review.........................................................................................................15
2.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................15
2.2 Trends in Construction industry......................................................................................15
2.3 Automation in Construction Industry..............................................................................16
Use of Robots......................................................................................................................17
Use of BIM..........................................................................................................................19
Pre-Engineered Buildings....................................................................................................21
2.4 Automation at site level...................................................................................................22
MIVAN Technology............................................................................................................23
2.5 Automation at industry level............................................................................................25
2.6 Advantages of Automation in Construction Industry......................................................27
2.7 Disadvantages of automation in construction industry....................................................29
Chapter 3: Research Methodology................................................................................................32
AUTOMATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND ITS AFFECT 7
3.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................32
3.2 Method Outline................................................................................................................32
3.3 Research Philosophy/Paradigm.......................................................................................33
3.4 Research Approach..........................................................................................................34
3.5 Design of the Research....................................................................................................35
Justification for selection of the chosen Design......................................................................36
3.6 Methods for the data collection of the data.....................................................................36
3.7 Analysis of the data.........................................................................................................36
3.8 Sampling..........................................................................................................................37
3.9 Ethical Consideration.......................................................................................................37
Chapter 4: Data Findings and Analysis.........................................................................................39
4.1 Quantitative data analysis................................................................................................39
Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendations..............................................................................56
5.1 Conclusion.......................................................................................................................56
5.2 Recommendations............................................................................................................59
Appendix....................................................................................................................................62
References....................................................................................................................................63
AUTOMATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND ITS AFFECT 8
List of Figures
Fig 1: Research structure................................................................................................................14
Fig 2: Process chart for building manufacturing............................................................................19
Fig 3: Please specify your gender..................................................................................................39
3.2 Method Outline................................................................................................................32
3.3 Research Philosophy/Paradigm.......................................................................................33
3.4 Research Approach..........................................................................................................34
3.5 Design of the Research....................................................................................................35
Justification for selection of the chosen Design......................................................................36
3.6 Methods for the data collection of the data.....................................................................36
3.7 Analysis of the data.........................................................................................................36
3.8 Sampling..........................................................................................................................37
3.9 Ethical Consideration.......................................................................................................37
Chapter 4: Data Findings and Analysis.........................................................................................39
4.1 Quantitative data analysis................................................................................................39
Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendations..............................................................................56
5.1 Conclusion.......................................................................................................................56
5.2 Recommendations............................................................................................................59
Appendix....................................................................................................................................62
References....................................................................................................................................63
AUTOMATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND ITS AFFECT 8
List of Figures
Fig 1: Research structure................................................................................................................14
Fig 2: Process chart for building manufacturing............................................................................19
Fig 3: Please specify your gender..................................................................................................39
Fig 4: Please specify your age.......................................................................................................40
Fig 5: How many years you have been working in the company?................................................41
Figure 6: What Do You Know about Modern technology in your sector?...................................42
Figure 7: Do you Use Automated system in your company?.......................................................43
Figure 8: In your opinion, why there is scarcity in Automation usage in construction?..............45
Figure 9: What are the main obstacles or challenges for using automated technologies more
widely in construction fields?......................................................................................................47
Figure 10: Which is the main value from automated systems using PASSIVE IOT devices
(RFID, Barcodes)........................................................................................................................50
Figure 11: What are the Main areas of construction fields where currently automated systems
are applied?................................................................................................................................51
Figure 12: Which are the most important technologies/ developments impacting automated
applications for construction industries?...................................................................................53
AUTOMATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND ITS AFFECT 9
List of Tables
Table 1: Gender specification........................................................................................................39
Table 2: Age specification.............................................................................................................40
Table 3: Work experience..............................................................................................................41
Table 4: Modern technology use....................................................................................................42
Table 5: Automated system use.....................................................................................................43
Table 6: Scarcity in automation usage in construction..................................................................45
Table 7: Challenges for using automated technologies more widely in construction fields.........47
Fig 5: How many years you have been working in the company?................................................41
Figure 6: What Do You Know about Modern technology in your sector?...................................42
Figure 7: Do you Use Automated system in your company?.......................................................43
Figure 8: In your opinion, why there is scarcity in Automation usage in construction?..............45
Figure 9: What are the main obstacles or challenges for using automated technologies more
widely in construction fields?......................................................................................................47
Figure 10: Which is the main value from automated systems using PASSIVE IOT devices
(RFID, Barcodes)........................................................................................................................50
Figure 11: What are the Main areas of construction fields where currently automated systems
are applied?................................................................................................................................51
Figure 12: Which are the most important technologies/ developments impacting automated
applications for construction industries?...................................................................................53
AUTOMATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND ITS AFFECT 9
List of Tables
Table 1: Gender specification........................................................................................................39
Table 2: Age specification.............................................................................................................40
Table 3: Work experience..............................................................................................................41
Table 4: Modern technology use....................................................................................................42
Table 5: Automated system use.....................................................................................................43
Table 6: Scarcity in automation usage in construction..................................................................45
Table 7: Challenges for using automated technologies more widely in construction fields.........47
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