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Ahn, Y-H, Holley, P and Kang, J S (2009) Risk management of exchange rates in international construction. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 5(01), 24-44.
Bruce, R D, Woolsey, R C and McCandless, D W (2009) A study of craft worker length of employment at select Missouri construction companies. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 5(01), 3-11.
Goedert, J D, Foster, E T, Jewell, J and Bartek, J (2009) Automated tool tracking on the construction site. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 5(01), 12-23.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: identification; RFID; security; theft loss prevention; tools
- ISBN/ISSN: 1557-8771
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/15578770902717535
- Abstract:
Construction companies need to find a balance between the cost of lost or stolen tools and equipment and the cost associated with tracking them. The objective of this research was to develop a tool and/or equipment management system using a construction gangbox modified with a radio frequency identification reader, antennas, and custom communication hardware and software. The system allows users to automatically check in or out tagged tools and/or equipment. It was laboratory tested for functionality using 50 tools over varying read times and found to be both accurate and reliable. The prototype costs are discussed along with potential cost reductions and improvements. The system can be extended to include materials and has the potential for use in industries other than construction.
Shehab, T, Moselhi, O and Nasr, E (2009) Barcode-assisted system for document management of construction projects. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 5(01), 45-60.