Decentralized Construction Management System for Automated Task Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Construction site management systems rely heavily on a single site manager, limiting real-time responses to changing circumstances and requiring extensive knowledge, which becomes inefficient as projects become more complex and dynamic, especially with increased human and resource fluctuations.
Innovation Solution
A decentralized construction site management system that allows workers to receive automatic assignment and distribution of measuring tasks on mobile devices, utilizing a database to provide tailored instructions based on worker qualifications, instrument availability, and measurement tolerances, enabling self-regulation and real-time task management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If a single site manager coordinates and distributes all jobs and measuring instructions, then centralized control and decision-making are maintained, but real-time responses to changing circumstances are limited and the manager's workload becomes unmanageable as projects grow more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables workers to autonomously receive and execute measuring tasks without requiring continuous manager intervention. Workers access the system via mobile devices, automatically receive task assignments based on their qualifications and current workload, and can independently query measuring instructions and submit results, thereby serving themselves in the task execution process
Solution Approach 2:
The system divides the previously centralized manager's responsibilities into segmented, automated functions: task generation, task distribution based on worker qualifications, real-time status tracking, and result collection. Each function operates independently through the system's modular architecture, reducing the complexity burden on any single component
2Productivity
If the site manager personally assigns and monitors each task, then detailed knowledge and control are maintained, but the manager cannot be available at all times and response time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures worker profiles with their qualifications, skills, and availability. When a measuring task is generated, the system automatically matches tasks to suitable workers based on pre-stored qualification data, eliminating the need for real-time manager assessment and reducing both task assignment time and overall response time
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously collects feedback from workers through mobile devices regarding task completion status, encountered issues, and current availability. This real-time feedback loop enables the system to dynamically reassign tasks and adjust workloads without manager intervention, maintaining high productivity while minimizing response delays
3Measurement precision
If workers receive generic measuring instructions, then simplicity and ease of use are maintained, but precision and appropriateness of measurements decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The system customizes measuring instructions for each worker based on their specific qualifications, the particular task requirements, and the characteristics of the work package. Each worker receives tailored instructions that match their skill level and the specific measurement needs, ensuring both precision and appropriateness without requiring workers to navigate complex generic procedures
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a construction site management system and a method for providing checking instructions on a mobile device of a worker on a construction site, wherein the mobile device is connected to a server as part of the construction site management system, wherein work packages are assigned to the worker by the server. The method includes obtaining a progress report from the worker relating to the progress of a work package, and transmitting the progress report to the server, retrieving a checking plan from the server based on the progress report, and generating checking instructions based at least in part on the checking plan, the checking instructions comprising information on what feature to check, where to check the feature, and directives on how to check the feature.