Functional analysis of LIDAR technology in optimizing efficiency and sustainability in construction sector

Abstract

The construction is fraught with growing environmental and efficiency issues contributing a significant percentage toward the use of energy worldwide and carbon emission. Among several technologies that are now coming to light in the sustainable area of management of construction, one with good promise is LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging). The purpose of this research is to fill a big knowledge gap regarding the direct impacts on construction project management from LIDAR, like cost, safety, environmental influence, precision, and efficiency. The results, therefore, demonstrate that there were significant improvements in different aspects of the system, which included time efficiency (0.27), cost-saving (0.126 average effect), safety (0.148), and reduction of environmental impact (0.372). Equally, the value of the predictive relevance Q2 = 0.529 further highlights the capability of the model for accurate predictions. This study supports the view that integration of LIDAR may be a strategic enabler of sustainable practice.