Röhr, Lena
Diploma Thesis:
1920
Topic:
Increasing productivity in construction through digital construction site applications
Editor:
Lena Röhr
University Professor Responsible:
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. Jens Otto
Supervisor:
University Supervisor: Dipl.-Ing. Patrick Maiwald
Editing Period:
12.12.2022 until 17.04.2023
Abstract:
Digitalization sees itself as Industry 4.0 and is seen as a great hope to counteract the stagnating growth trend of labor productivity in the construction industry. In this thesis, the possibility of increasing labor productivity in the construction industry by implementing digital technologies is investigated. For this purpose, digital innovations for the construction industry are presented and classified. Through the analysis of representative studies, it becomes clear that the German construction industry is still in the early stages of digitalization and lags significantly behind in an industry comparison. The different development status of the individual digital innovations is also apparent. Some technologies, such as 3D scanners or drones, have long been mature and ready for widespread use. Other concepts, including robots or big data analysis, are still in the development phase and are limited to use in pilot projects. Two selected digital application examples, which are used in particular in the construction phase, are examined in more detail. On the basis of the determination and evaluation of quantitative and qualitative productivity parameters, a comparison is made with the conventional execution method. The results show considerable potential for quantitative productivity increases in terms of cost and time savings, as well as qualitative improvements in terms of reducing information loss, reducing the number of errors and increasing work safety. Concluding concrete instructions for action for a successful area-wide digitization of the construction industry are given as recommendations.