Abstract: The lifting sequence of luffing tower cranes is a key factor in the normal operation of construction projects. Accurate estimation of total lifting time is necessary for lifting sequence optimization. Existing formulations ...

Abstract: Construction materials undergo appearance and textural changes during the construction process. Accurate recognition of these changes is critical for effectively understanding the construction status; however, recognizing ...

Abstract: Analogous to Industry 4.0, we have the advent of Construction 4.0, a transformative process wherein digital technology and digitalization affect every phase of the life cycle of construction projects, from the design and ...

Abstract: Severe weather conditions can be disruptive to construction. Contractors typically obtain time extensions for weather days beyond normal conditions. However, contracting parties often dispute the extent of weather-related ...

Abstract: Building service robots rely on dense instrumentation of the building (e.g., Bluetooth beacons) or require high computational capabilities [e.g., simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM)]. To overcome these ...