Smart Infrastructure: Implementing IoT in Civil Engineering Projects

Abstract

Recent advances in digital technologies help civil engineering teams create better solutions through their use of Internet of Things systems. This study investigates how IoT technology implements changes to traditional infrastructure into modern, smart, adaptable ecological infrastructure systems during civil projects. Our study uses multiple methods, including case research, stakeholder feedback, and written information, to evaluate real-life utilisation of IoT technology across structural monitoring, road management, power saving, and natural environment enhancement. The implementation of IoT-based systems leads to substantial improvements in operational efficiency as well as cost reduction and enhanced maintenance scheduling according to quantitative performance metric evaluations. The results show that users receive their inspections sooner when they find and maintain structures better, plus enjoy their work experience more. The research study recognises performance achievements alongside three main barriers, which involve combining IoT solutions with existing infrastructure systems while managing security risks and bearing setup costs. The results prove that the Internet of Things enables civil engineering to scale its solutions and handle current urban development and infrastructure renewal challenges. Research must proceed to develop standard and affordable IoT platforms that drive broader system adoption because the paper stresses this requirement. The paper enhances smart infrastructure discussions through practical engineering and planning, and policy suggestions for field implementation.