Construction tracking: implications of logistics data

Purpose Construction suffers from “peculiarities” that concern the temporary natures of construction site, project teams and unique product design. Considering digital transformation construction, new solutions are being investigated can provide consistent data between changing projects. One such source manifests in tracking logistics activities across supply chain. is traditionally considered a site management activity focused solely on “back end” projects, but an expanded focus unlock avenues improvement. This study aims to understand requirements benefits thread data. Design/methodology/approach From research with one Australia’s largest contracting companies, this paper details series tests as empirical case using Bluetooth low energy aware technology capture manufacture, delivery assembly cross-laminated timber structural prototyping project. Findings The findings affirm improve back-end performance subsequent projects while also demonstrating opportunity inform project’s front-end design phase. demonstrates reliability, range battery life technologies improve, their incorporation into broader provides invaluable for improvement Originality/value As live study, offers insights potential close loop final back early phase, thus driving continual holistic perspective.