A Material-Handling System in the Building Site

This paper describes the development of a material-handling (carrying) system for interior finishes and the results of its operation at a building site. The system consists of automated guide vehicles (AGVs) which carry construction materials raised by a elevator (for material) to a designated place on a designated floor, control and communication equipment which gives commands to the AGVs and controls their operations. The use of this system at a construction site demonstrated its high capability of increasing the material handling efficiency and saving personnel requirements.