Abstract: This paper describes the development of a prototype system for planning access routes for large vehicles within an industrial construction site. Access planning is an important consideration in the development of an effective ...

Abstract: The vendor-data processes within industrial piping design are very inefficient throughout the industry. Through personal interviews with procurement experts, the problems causing these inefficiencies were identified. The ...

Abstract: This study develops an automated site layout system for construction temporary facilities (TFs). The system, ArcSite, including a geographic information system (GIS) integrated with database management systems (DBMSs) is ...

Abstract: In the United States, public agencies are adopting the design-build (DB) delivery method for delivering highway projects after having used the traditional design-bid-build method for generations. In the 2002 design-build ...

Abstract: Piping commonly makes up 20–30% of the installed cost of a process plant. The prospects for making piping erection a repetitive, efficient process create a new demand for powerful, specialized pipe erection equipment. A ...

Abstract: Project constructibility, the measure of ease with which a facility can be constructed, is keenly affected by the quality of technical specifications. Poor specifications can cause delays, rework, and claims, as well as ...

Abstract: This paper presents statistical models for forecasting the engineering manpower requirements for highway preconstruction activities. Two sets of models were developed in this study. In the first set of models, the independent ...

Abstract: This article presents research into automating some lift planning practices common to industrial construction contractors and owners. A detailed investigation of heavy‐lift planning methods was conducted through a series ...