The Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) such as the Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite tool for acquiring earth-related location and information about time. The GNSS-based determination of coordinates is achieved by measuring intermediate distances from GNSS satellites. Numerous studies show that the efficiency and accuracy of civil engineering or construction work can be significantly increased by using GNSS for location determination. Thus, this study is a review of recent research finding on the prospects of GNSS application in improving civil engineering performance and efficiency. First, the relevant papers were carefully selected based on hierarchical topic after a logical search of previous studies in the academic electronic databases. In addition, the items selected from the search results were thoroughly reviewed and analyzed. The specific areas of GNSS application in construction activities were examined. Summarily, the review shows that satellite technology for navigation and positioning can provide users with accurate three-dimensional locations, high speed and precise time as compared to the traditional navigation and positioning techniques.

Accurate, Construction, DGPS, Pseudoranges, Satellite, Stakeout

This review indicates that the GPS develops rapidly, and it is playing a significant role in civil engineering. The GPS can serve global and continuous 3-d navigation/positioning function irrespective of the weather condition. At the same time, the GPS is characterized by powerful confidentiality and anti-interference performance. The foremost application of GPS positioning method for civil engineering activities comprises both static and dynamic relative positioning. Its application in the construction sector has increased in recent times, and it has demonstrated a good improvement in effectiveness as compared to the conventional approach. Besides reducing workload, the GPS is essential in construction management, decision-making and the implementation of such decisions. Despite all its advantages, the GPS is characterized by some notable shortcomings in practical application. For instance, its utilization is restricted in places with an obscured horizon. Also, an unfavourable location of the satellites usually leads to suspension of the measurement pending when their geometry changes.

Thomas U. Omali (2025). Prospects of the Global Navigation Satellite System Application in Improving Civil Engineering Performance and Efficiency. International Journal on Emerging Technologies, 16(1): 90–96.