Analysis of Benefits of RFID Technology Implementation in Improving Precast Concrete Material Management Systems in Indonesian Construction

Abstract

Material management is a crucial factor that needs to be considered in any construction project. Poor material management can significantly impact the construction's quality, time, and cost. In Indonesia, the implementation of technology in construction, particularly in the field of materials management, is still not developing rapidly. Therefore, this study aims to identify the issues with the precast material management system in Indonesia and the benefits of implementing RFID technology to improve it. The methods employed include quantitative surveys with expert validation, pilot surveys, questionnaire surveys, data testing, and the Relative Importance Index (RII) method. The quantitative survey involved 50 respondents, selected based on specific criteria. The primary issue arising from the absence of RFID technology in precast material management in Indonesia is the inconsistency between the quantity and quality of precast materials arriving at the construction site. The lack of an automated tracking and data collection system is a contributing factor to these issues. Meanwhile, the main benefit of implementing RFID technology in improving precast material management systems in Indonesia is the ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records of precast materials. RFID technology enables real-time storage of comprehensive information, thereby minimizing material data recording errors.