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Opportunities and Challenges with Automation in Road Construction and Condition Monitoring in England

Manual handling of operations and data collection, mounting paperwork, and lengthy processes on approval systems are commonly found in construction projects. These can lead to substantial inefficiency which damage productivity and profit. The construction industry has realised the need to make the whole process leaner, safer, more efficient and cost effective, and thus is seeking to embrace the spirit of Industry 4.0. This revolution in the construction industry has involved a considerable shift from analogue to digital transactions (i.e. digitization) and improved real-time connectivity. This new revolution can radically improve productivity levels, quality and safety of the industry and help minimise impacts on the environment. A new concept called "Construction 4.0" has subsequently been introduced.

  • Information sheet

    • Date: 2020
    • Author(s): GILES David / SIMMS Malcom / KHOJINIAN Arash / HUDSON-GRIFFITHS Robin / XU Yi / D'ANGELO Giacomo / WIDYATMOKO Iswandru
    • PIARC Ref.: RR383-037
    • Number of pages: 6
  • This article has been published in the Routes/Roads magazine

    N° 383

    1e trimestre 2020 / Mars

    26e Congrès mondial de la Route, Prix PIARC 2019