Abstract: The typical limitations of the existing construction management programs are the lack of an integrated approach to managerial decisions in real life construction environment, not enough emphasis on engineering design, ...

Abstract: Strategic planning is an essential function of senior management in any business firm. Planning involves the firm's behavior in a competitive market and adaptation of the company's resources towards the selected market ...

Abstract: The paper evaluates the cost-benefit parameters of tall residential buildings 10 to 40 stories high, as compared with 5 to 7 story high conventional buildings. Two viewpoints are examined: those of the developer and of the ...

Abstract: Risk analysis is crucial in enabling management to make informed decisions regarding the economic viability of engineering projects. In most building construction projects, sophisticated risk assessment methods are not ...

Abstract: The paper presents an economic analysis of robotized execution of interior building tasks. Four tasks—painting, plastering, tiling, and masonry—have been examined in full‐scale with “TAMIR”—Technion Autonomous Multipurpose ...

Abstract: The knowledge-based expert system for construction planning is part of an automated building realization process. The system uses an object-oriented representation of the building and production rules, routines, and functions ...

Abstract: The paper examines possible applications of robotics to building construction. First, the main features of industrial robots and their applications are described. Then, building activities are separated into basic components, ...

Abstract: The purpose of an autonomous-control system for interior finishing robots is to map an unknown building interior, plan the performance of a desired task, and monitor its execution by the robot. Two types of mapping systems ...

Abstract: The participative‐creative approach of quality circles, for simultaneous enhancement of productivity and quality of work life, has been introduced in many leading manufacturing and service corporations in the West within ...

Abstract: Precast concrete components can be used in building construction within a comprehensive “closed” system, or as separate elements in conjunction with any building method. The feasibility of this second possibility was ...