Abstract: Additive manufacturing (AM), popularly known as three-dimensional (3D) printing, is starting to coexist with conventional manufacturing (CM) in architecture-engineering-construction (AEC) industry. However, AEC practitioners ...

Abstract: The development of information technology (IT) applications for the architect/engineer/construction (A/E/C) industry has become a major thrust area in many construction management research programs. Most of the research ...

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: Integration of data and knowledge among project participants and their computer applications promises to improve the quality and efficiency of the project-delivery process in the architecture, engineering, and construction ...

Abstract: This paper presents a strategy or overall approach to the integration of the design and construction of facilities. This strategy relies on the use of computers to support the members of the design and construction team ...

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: The California highway bridge construction market is the largest in the United States and still growing. It arguably represents the greatest concentration of highway bridge expenditure in the world. To gain insight into ...

Abstract: Cost overruns create a significant financial risk to both contractors and owners. However, in spite of the risks involved, the history of the construction industry is full of projects that were completed with significant ...

Abstract: This paper concludes that 4D models are a useful alternative to project scheduling tools like CPM networks and bar charts. They enable more people to understand a schedule quickly and identify potential problems. By ...