ABSTRACT
This chapter reviews evolution and key drivers of mobile computing within construction. It focuses on the need for integration between various project stakeholders is highlighted, to ensure smooth flow of information between project participants. A prototype architecture and demonstrator illustrating use of mobile web services, Internet of Things for on-site environmental services monitoring is presented. Mobile computing presents the missing link by allowing connectivity between the construction site operations and office-based operations. The potential advantages of mobile computing within construction context include provision of reliable and up to date information, decrease time and cost in construction operation, decline in faults, accidents, increase in productivity, better decision-making and better quality control. Given the mobile and dynamic nature of construction production work, there is a need to integrate advances in mobile computing in the work environment to provide user-friendly and mobile access to construction product and production process.
