Abstract: This paper proposes “circle integration” as a simple, testable approach to structure the integration of architecture/engineering/construction (A/E/C) software applications. In circle integration, each application is linked ...

Abstract: In recent years, architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) practitioners have been faced with a large and increasing array of new information technology (IT) products and services as IT has become the dominant ...

Abstract: Resequencing construction activities is a critical task for project planners for effective project control. Resequencing activities require planners to determine the impact or “role” an activity has on successor activities. ...

Abstract: To provide a safe and productive environment, project managers need to plan for the work spaces required by construction activities. Work space planning involves representing various types of spaces required by construction ...

Abstract: The purpose of this research is to go beyond current practices of manual scaffolding planning to posit a computerized practical solution. This paper presents a

Abstract: It is the cost estimator’s task to determine how the building design influences construction costs. Estimators must recognize the design conditions that effect construction costs and adjust the project’s activities, ...

Abstract: Construction activities require a set of work spaces to be executed safely and productively. The locations and volumes of these spaces change in three dimensions and across time, according to project-specific design and ...