Implementation of Mobile Devices on Jobsites in the Construction Industry

AbstractIn the construction industry, the use of mobile devices at various stages of a construction project is on the upswing. In the construction industry having accurate information on the fly is essential to make critical decisions in a timely manner and eventually compete in the industry. Construction is witnessing efficient and effective ways of using mobile devices for personnel on a construction site. It is increasingly clear that mobile devices are her to stay in the construction industry because of their ability to improve communication and productivity. In the United States, mobile devices such as tablets and mobile phones are being used constantly amongst superintendents and project managers on constructions sites. Large software providers such as Autodesk, are making efforts to improve availability of building information models on mobile devices for jobsite use. In this qualitative research, several end users were interviewed to discover how they are using mobile devices on construction sites. Thematic and content analysis of the interview data was conducted as part of the data collection and analysis procedures of this research. The results reveal that these devices are increasingly effective in enabling site personnel in a myriad of ways. The benefits of using these mobile devices on jobsites will be discus