Abstract: Although the construction industry is a major player in the global economy, it is dealing with problems such as declining productivity, workplace safety, and work disputes. The human element—construction project managers ...

Abstract: In order to develop a realistic simulation model, it is critical to provide the model with factual input data based on the interactions and events that take place between real entities. However, the existing trend in ...

Abstract: Construction sites are often described as some of the most hazardous work environments due to the unscripted nature of tasks which puts workers and equipment in close proximity, potentially resulting in near-miss situations ...

Abstract: This paper describes research that investigated the application of the global positioning system and 3 degree-of-freedom (3-DOF) angular tracking to address the registration problem during interactive visualization of ...

Abstract: Three-dimensional (3D) visualization is an effective tool for communicating, verifying, and validating the results of a simulated operation. Traditional visualization tools used for this purpose are typically based on the ...

Abstract: In the aftermath of large-scale disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, or earthquakes, preliminarily damage assessment (PDA) is carried out to determine the impact and magnitude of damage and meet the needs of affected ...

Abstract: Data collection using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in construction and heavy civil projects is subject to compliance with strict operational rules and safety regulations. Both the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ...

Abstract: The novel SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus caused a global pandemic in 2020 with millions of diagnosed cases and a staggering number of deaths. As a preventive measure, many governments issued social distancing and shelter-in-place ...