Application of Internet of Things and Cloud Computing for Evaluation of Key Performance Indicators for IndianConstruction Projects through Consistent Fuzzy Preference Relations Approach
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The construction industry is considered one of the world’s most important industries. However, it is also one of the most conservative industries when adopting new processes or technologies. The internet of things (IoT) and cloud computing are the latest technologies that have piqued the interest of several industries. This research paper aimed to identify key performance indicators (KPI) of IoT and cloud computing for construction projects and then evaluate the identified KPI through a multi-criteria decision-making tool, namely consistent fuzzy preference relation (CFPR). After evaluation, the CFPR approach was relatively simple to use, faster to execute and more efficient than the conventional analytic hierarchy methods. The method also provided consistent solutions in the decision-making processes. A total of 109 KPI were evaluated using the CFPR approach. The result showed that the nature and willingness of the organisation were the most severe KPI for the application of the IoT and cloud computing for the construction project. The corrective and preventative mitigation measures of the top ten KPI have also been proposed in this study in order to smoothly implement future projects.
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