The application of active radio frequency identification technology for tool tracking on construction job sites

• Published in: Automation in construction Vol. 15; no. 3; pp. 292 - 302
• Main Authors: Goodrum, Paul M., McLaren, Matt A., Durfee, Adam
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.05.2006; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Buildings. Public works; Construction; Construction works; Exact sciences and technology; Radio frequency identification; Resource allocation; Site organization; Tool management; Construction; Tool management; Resource allocation; Radio frequency identification; Organization management; Tracking; Prototype; Identification; Radiofrequency; Implementation; Building site; System description; Pilot test; Limit

Tool availability is a critical factor in the productivity of construction crews. In an effort to improve the efficiency of tracking tools and improve their availability, this research effort developed a tool tracking and inventory system which is also capable of storing operation and maintenance (O...