HOW CAN WE BETTER MANAGE RISKS IN CONSTRUCTION USING INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES?

Safety and risk reduction has become the first priority for most leading construction companies. In this era of technology, it is important to use it for the right purposes. Due to which innovative technologies have been used at Sree Bogar Projects to ensure extreme safety of the workers at construction sites. This blog discusses how technology is used to avoid risks and improve the safety of the workers.

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HOW CAN WE BETTER MANAGE RISKS IN CONSTRUCTION USING INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES?

Construction is a process which involves a lot of risks at various stages in its development. Sree Bogar Projects as one of the trusted commercial construction companies, it is our first priority to promote safety for the workers, and avoid risks as much as possible at our construction sites. Apart from following basic safety measures and guidelines, using innovative technology could also assist the builders and contractors in avoiding hazardous situations at the construction site.

1.Common Risks Faced at Construction Sites


Risk management is an important part of construction process. The very first thing to be done in risk management is identifying the risks and hazardous situations that could arise at a construction site. One of the most common risks faced at construction sites is financial risks. If the building doesn’t have a proper record of expenses during its construction, it would lead to huge loss to the investor. Similarly, improper financial planning before starting the construction might create a constant pressure regarding the expenses and it could also lead to losing a huge amount of money. Pressure to save money and time could also be considered a risk. Financial risks also include investing in fraudulent companies.
Another type of risks that are not uncommon in construction sites are health and safety of the workers on site. Studies show that, an average of two to three people die every week while working at a construction site. This could have been conveniently avoided by strictly following the safety measures and guidelines provided by the experts at the beginning of construction.
Fire risks are also usually seen at construction sites. Injury from accidental fires could be avoided by providing proper fire-fighting equipment and training the workers on how to use it. Here are some common risks faced at a construction site.

2.Innovative Technologies to Avoid Risks At Construction


Safety has become the first priority of most construction companies. This is due to the rise in competition in construction companies and the overall growth of the industry. Therefore, most companies have updated their safety game by the use of innovative technologies. Using innovative technologies for construction reduced the chances of human error, according to a recent study. It allows a smooth, safe and productive construction without much loss financially. Here are two major innovative technologies used by prominent construction companies to ensure minimum risks and maximum safety.

I.Building Information Modeling (BIM)



BIM is more than just a design. It is an intelligent model-based process that guides engineers to design and operate commercial constructions efficiently. Providing a 3D model to every department detailing their work gives a clear insight to them regarding how their role fits into the big picture of construction. BIM gives you realistic visualisations on how your project would proceed during the design, construction and installation process.
BIM helps in reducing financial risks as it cuts down the construction time to a great extent with precise and appropriate planning. BIM also helps in reducing risks arising from miscommunication due to its clear communication system. With the help of this communication system, the workers can foresee any flaws in the design and change it accordingly. Changes made in the designs and planning could be updated in the software which is also a part of the BIM and could be accessed only by its workers. Updating the progress of the work with the rest of the team throughout each step, would be an effective way in reducing all sorts of risks at a construction site.

II.Wearables are the Future of Construction Industry


Wearable technology is one of the most efficient and innovative step towards risk reduction in the construction industry. Wearable technology is user-friendly and involves the use of many tools like smart watches, boots, helmets, glasses and body wear, to ensure the safety of the workers. It is expected that by 2021 almost 25 per cent of the construction workers would use wearables as majority of the contractors think that wearables are capable of reducing on-site fatalities to a great extent.

  • Gloves- it can record data on how the hands are being moved and can record the intensity of repetitive hand movements. Hence it can detect hand injuries connected to repetitive hand movements and also record how often these movements are done. Wearables like armbands and straps could also be used in tracking hand movements and injuries.

  • Powered Boots- Boots are already an inevitable part of safety wear at construction. But with the help of technology it can do much more than its basic function. Powered boots can detect pressure, small shocks and falls. Like most wearables, powered boots also comes with a GPS ensuring the safety of a lone worker by tracking his location. It also comes with a built-in charger.

  • Helmets- By adding a sensor band to your most important protective equipment you can turn your helmet into a useful wearable. Helmets as wearables, help in detecting fatigues and other mental distresses and signals the worker to take a break when required. It also identifies microsleeps which happens in exhausted individuals and helps in avoiding accidents.

  • Body Wear- It includes all parts of your protective equipment except the ones that cover head, feet and hands. Sensors attached in the vest and gear helps in detecting core body temperature and alerts the worker if he is dehydrated. Small devices attached to the chest helps in detecting the leakage of harmful gases avoiding disastrous situations. It also helps in reducing physical weariness while involving in hard tasks like lifting heavy objects.

Conclusion

To recapitulate, using innovative technologies like BIM and wearables in the construction process will help in reducing the risk at all stages of construction.
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