IoT (Internet of Things) technologies are wide-spreading in several industrial sectors. New systems are being developed for adoption in new fields of application, like safety and performance at work. In recent years, several projects and prototypes, and industrial solutions have been developed using IoT technologies, proving the added value to many Industries.

• WakeCap
  The utilization of IoT technology to enhance safety and performance was always on CCC’s innovation roadmap. Hence came our investment into Dubai-based WakeCap to overcome the challenges in digitizing construction sites through a tracking device that integrates seamlessly into the hard hat of construction workers. WakeCap comprises an IoT-enabled helmet, which does not compromise its structural integrity. This battery-powered and wireless-mesh network connects the worksite securely. It scales up with the project and a dashboard monitoring system and the ability to be integrated into existing applications and project management software.

In close collaboration with German Technology Provider TESVOLT, The world’s first completely 100% 24-hour solar-powered portable cabin for the construction industry was engineered, installed, and commissioned at three different projects within CCC’s operation in the Gulf region. The solar-powered cabins with a battery storage system meet day and night energy demands, maintaining round-the-clock operation and room temperature of less than 25°C even during the hot summer months. Currently, CCC is replicating this successful project across extensive facilities worldwide.

In collaboration with Netherland-based startup, Cybe, “CCC Startup” oversaw, executed, and completed a mainstream 3D Printed House Prototype – The world’s first realistic approach to the real-life mass production of 3D Printed Houses with MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) integration while printing. The Prototype took 3D Printing from an “abstract future vision” to real-life implementation as a mainstream solution.

Additive Manufacturing (AM) is becoming increasingly important. It plays an increasingly important role in the manufacturing industry and mainly being used in toolmaking and prototype construction. Early applications suggest that the use of AM technologies for construction can decrease labor costs, reduce material waste, and create customized complex geometries that are difficult to achieve using conventional construction techniques.

3D printing of civil materials and tools is a new strategy that can serve the construction industry by optimizing time and saving money. In this regard, CCC worked side by side with Immensa Labs and released the result of a world-first joint effort to recover a series of concrete casting techniques with large-format 3D printing. The “Sensorial Adaptive Concrete Column” was made from 3D printed formwork produced in Immensa Labs’ facilities. Also, CCC targeted a project due to the complex architectural designs implemented in its structure. The scope of work included the manufacture, supply, and assemble 3D Printed molds for GRC casting panels for the Bridge and three Tunnels. Including 3D printed root elements with MDF backing.

We worked with Immensa to evaluate the benefits that 3D printing could bring to CCC machines’ spare parts and successfully reverse engineered, 3D printed, and installed spare parts on some of CCC’s machinery fleet. The futuristic application of the “Just in Time” Inventory will reduce the size of inventory warehouses and avoid the risk of unexpected costs and downtime, especially in remote areas.

Drones technology has recently boomed in the construction industry, turning numbers into billions of dollars. CCC has been an early adopter and has become sure-footed in drone technology usage in construction, collaborating with Drones Startups.

• Engineering & Surveying
  The construction industry mainly uses drones for Engineering, surveying, and inspection purposes. They are equipped with several sensors and can capture a great deal of aerial data in a short time. A drone is of added value tool for construction projects. It is significantly faster than the traditional surveying method and is pretty accurate. Drone usage in construction is cost-effective compared to conventional methods, as it minimizes manpower, saves time, improves communication, and documents every detail throughout the job site.
• Progress Monitoring
  Progress monitoring for construction projects becomes easier, faster, and more precise by utilizing drones. It allows tracking of construction progress at regular time intervals from the same location. The project team can fly Drones to capture images or record videos, which will generate the weekly progress reports and reflect what has been constructed into progress percentage.
• Cargo
  Cargo-lift cargo carrier drones have been making headlines. Their ability to carry air cargo in various conditions to remote locations represents a powerful use case. This type of aircraft could be a game-changer for the air cargo industry. However, it could make a real difference even in the Construction Industry by effortlessly delivering materials in the right place and at the right time.

CCC has successfully implemented, commissioned, and tested the first Artificial Intelligence (AI) video analytics technology to fight the COVID-19 outbreak in camps. We leverage artificial intelligence technology functionalities to the next level. We facilitate and improve project controls such as facial recognition used for time attendance, automated headcount, security measures, and seize/contain the spread of COVID-19 outbreak in construction sites by monitoring employees’ temperature readings.

In collaboration with the open-source project C.U.R.A., CCC successfully converted a container into a portable Intensive Care Unit (I.C.U.) as part of its capacity-building efforts. C.U.R.A. proposes a quick-to-deploy solution to expand emergency facilities and ease the pressure on healthcare systems treating patients infected by the COVID-19 virus. C.U.R.A. aims to facilitate the work of medical staff in avoiding cross infection and hospital bottlenecks.

Through erecting C.U.R.A. containers, CCC aims to improve the efficiency of the existing design solutions of field hospitals, producing a compact I.C.U. Pod that is quick to deploy and safe to work in for medical professionals.

CCC wants to participate in this initiative by promoting a new revolutionary Reforestation method by using Drones. For this reason, CCC is on the run to collaborate with startups that uses precision drone technology to replant seedpods into deforested areas worldwide.