Abstract: Videotaping is an effective and inexpensive technique that has long been used in construction to conduct productivity analyzes. However, as schedules of modern construction projects become more and more compressed, the ...

Abstract: This paper presents an automated image-based safety assessment method for earthmoving and surface mining activities. The literature review revealed the possible causes of accidents on earthmoving operations, investigated ...

Abstract: The number of documents generated in a construction project and stored in interorganizational information systems is significant. Since a large percentage of these project documents are generated in text format, methods ...

Abstract: This paper describes a research study that investigated methods for the integration of project documents in architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management (AEC/FM) model-based information systems and ...

Abstract: Even though engineered components, such as pipe spools and structural steel elements, generally account for a significant percentage of the total installed cost of an industrial project, current industry practices still ...

Abstract: Awareness of the construction environment can be improved by automatic three-dimensional (3D) sensing and modeling of job sites in real time. Commercially available 3D modeling approaches based on range scanning techniques ...

Abstract: Automated tracking of materials on construction projects has the potential to both improve project performance and enable effortless derivation of project performance indicators. This paper presents an approach by which ...

Abstract: On-site materials-handling operations are error prone and the errors that occur significantly decrease construction productivity. New technologies and sensing devices can enhance materials-handling management practices on ...

Abstract: Planning for the delivery of a healthcare facility requires the management of a complex array of data variables that affect the development of the project scope and its cost estimate. The timing of key decisions can ...

Abstract: The purpose of this research effort is to identify the effectiveness of a particular set of important management programs in improving construction labor productivity. These programs were previously defined through industry ...