Quantitative Assessment of Proximity Risks Associated with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Construction

Moud, Hashem Izadi; Flood, Ian; Zhang, Xun; Abbasnejad, Behzad; Rahgozar, Peyman; McIntyre, Michelle

doi:10.1061/(asce)me.1943-5479.0000852

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“…Indeed, this ability to drive change has stimulated notable research interests in construction. Some studies have focused on UAV usage to solve specific construction-related issues such as project monitoring, safety and risk workers face with flying UAVs on construction sites (Gheisari and Esmaeili, 2019; Jeong et al , 2020; Martinez et al , 2020; Ghasri and Maghrebi, 2021; Moud et al , 2021; Sreenath et al , 2020). Others have explored UAVs’ applications to construction project management (Irizarry and Costa, 2016; Zhou et al , 2018), the fusion of UAVs with other digital technologies (Alladi et al , 2020; Liu et al , 2020b) and barriers to their adoption (Golizadeh et al , 2019).…”

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Empirical scrutiny of the behavioural intention of construction organisations to use unmanned aerial vehicles

Aghimien

Ikuabe²,

Aliu³

et al. 2022

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Purpose This paper aims to assess the behavioural intention of construction organisations to use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the delivery of construction projects. Using the unified theory of technology adoption and use of technology (UTAUT) model, the study strives to improve project delivery by adopting beneficial digital technologies. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a postpositivism philosophical stance through a quantitative research approach using a structured questionnaire administered to construction organisations in South Africa. Primary data gathered was analysed using frequency, percentage, mean item score, Mann–Whitney U-test and confirmatory factor analysis, where the latter sought to deductively confirm the variables within the UTAUT model. Findings Construction organisations were found to rarely use UAVs in the country and furthermore, most of the participating organisations are unsure about using UAVs for their project delivery. Factors impacting on an organisation’s intention to use UAVs were identified as social influence, performance expectancy, effort expectancy and facilitating conditions. However, factors surrounding resistance to using and perceived risk cannot be overlooked as they also proved to be significant (at p = 0.05) to the behavioural intention of organisations to use UAVs. Practical implications Practical guidance for industry practitioners is offered in terms of insight into the key factors that must be considered for the effective utilisation of UAVs and the realisation of concomitant benefits. Originality/value This study bridges the knowledge gap in extant literature by exploring the practitioner’s behavioural intention to use UAVs. As an aside, an emergent theoretical backdrop for future works on UAVs is provided (particularly in developing countries where such a study has not been previously explored).

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Empirical scrutiny of the behavioural intention of construction organisations to use unmanned aerial vehicles

Aghimien

Ikuabe²,

Aliu³

et al. 2022

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“…It is recognized that using SUAs could reduce the risks of exposure to a hazardous environment, thereby improving the safety of workers (Izadi et al. , 2021).…”

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“…, 2018). Therefore, the potential safety threats associated with SUA operations should be regulated to maximize the utility of SUAs in construction (Izadi et al. , 2021).…”

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A regulatory framework for the use of small unmanned aircrafts (SUAs) in the construction industry

Wang

Yang

Chan

et al. 2023

ECAM

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PurposeWith the increasing use of small unmanned aircrafts (SUAs), many countries have enacted laws and regulations to ensure the safe use of SUAs. However, there is a lack of industry-specific regulations accounting for the unique features of construction-related SUA operations. Operating SUAs in the construction industry is attributed to specific risks and challenges, which should be regulated to maximize the utility of SUAs in construction. This study, therefore, aims to develop a multi-dimensional regulatory framework for using SUAs in the construction industry.Design/methodology/approachA combination of quantitative and qualitative methods was used to compare seven selected national/regional SUA regulations to identify the applicability of implementing the existing regulations in construction. The interview surveys were then conducted to diagnose the challenges of construction-related SUA operations and gather interviewees' suggestions on the regulatory framework for SUA uses in construction.FindingsThe research found that some challenges of construction-related SUAs operations were not addressed in the current regulations. These challenges included the complex and time-consuming SUA operation permit, lack of regulation for special SUA operations in construction, insufficient regulatory compliance monitoring and a lack of construction-related remote pilots' training. A regulatory framework was then developed based on the findings of comparative analysis and interview surveys.Research limitations/implicationsThis study mainly compared seven representative countries/regions' regulations, leading to a small sample size. Further research should be carried out to study the SUA regulations in other places, such as South Africa, South America or Middle East countries. Besides, this study's respondents to the interviews were primarily concentrated in Hong Kong, which may cause the interview results to differ from the construction industry in other countries/regions. A large-scale interview survey should be conducted in other places in the future to validate the current findings.Practical implicationsThe proposed regulatory framework provides a reference for the policy-makers to formulate appropriate industry-specific SUA regulations and improve the applicability of SUA regulations in the construction industry. It sheds light upon the future of SUA regulations and the development of regulatory practice in this area.Originality/valueThis study is the first to propose a multi-dimensional regulatory framework for operating SUAs in construction by comprehensive policy comparisons and interviews. The regulatory framework offers a fresh insight into the unexplored research area and points out the direction for subsequent studies on SUA regulations in the construction industry.

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“…However, it should be remembered that UAV may pose new threats that have not yet been present at construction sites (Jeelani and Gheisari, 2021). Possible threats and potentially accidental situations should be identified, their risk should be assessed, and necessary preventive measures should be taken in order to prevent their occurrence (Izadi Moud et al, 2021). This is necessary to ensure the safety of employees working where drones are used.…”

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Unmanned aerial vehicles in the construction industry - Towards a protocol for safe preparation and flight of drones

Szóstak

Nowobilski²,

Mahamadu³

et al. 2022

IJIUS

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PurposeUnmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), colloquially called drones, are widely applied in many sectors of the economy, including the construction industry. They are used for building inspections, damage assessment, land measurements, safety inspections, monitoring the progress of works, and others.Design/methodology/approachThe study notes that UAV pose new, and not yet present, risks in the construction industry. New threats arise, among others, from the development of new technologies, as well as from the continuous automation and robotization of the construction industry. Education regarding the safe use of UAV and the proper use of drones has a chance to improve the safety of work when using these devices.FindingsThe procedure (protocol) was developed for the correct and safe preparation and planning of an unmanned aerial vehicle flight during construction operations.Originality/valueBased on the analysis of available sources, no such complete procedure has yet been developed for the correct, i.e. compliant with applicable legal regulations and occupational health and safety issues, preparation for flying UAV. The verification and validation of the developed flight protocol was performed on a sample of over 100 different flight operations.

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Quantitative Assessment of Proximity Risks Associated with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Construction

Cited by 16 publications

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Empirical scrutiny of the behavioural intention of construction organisations to use unmanned aerial vehicles

Empirical scrutiny of the behavioural intention of construction organisations to use unmanned aerial vehicles

A regulatory framework for the use of small unmanned aircrafts (SUAs) in the construction industry

Unmanned aerial vehicles in the construction industry - Towards a protocol for safe preparation and flight of drones

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