1) Barcode/RFID—for automatic updates of tracking data, products will be tagged with passive RFID tags and tracked by RFID readers; however, the system will also integrate barcode systems, which have been widely used by SMB contractors and subcontractors, in order to achieve compatibility and to make a gradual adoption of the new technology.
2) Cloud-computing—since our targeted users are SMB contractors and subcontractors, the systems needs to be developed with affordable yet reliable techniques. Recently, cloud-computing technology such as Microsoft Azure has been gaining popularity as a costeffective solution with ubiquitous access across platforms yet requiring minimal maintenance effort.
3) Web—a website can be developed and deployed on the cloud to provide tracking data and relevant documents; also, it can provide customized services such as RFID system management and data aggregation/visualization for further analyses.