Abstract: The concept of an expert system for decision support in the application of robotics to the performance of construction tasks is presented. The available decision‐support tools are summarized in light of their usefulness ...

Abstract: Attaining higher levels of system integration is seen as the primary goal of construction enterprise information systems (CEIS). Increased system integration resulting from CEIS implementation is expected to lead to numerous ...

Abstract: Typical tasks in construction engineering that can be performed by robots include the spraying or cleaning of surfaces. Both applications require that the external force at the end effector of the manipulator be properly ...

Abstract: This paper presents the results of an empirical study conducted to refine the writers’ previous findings on potential factors that may influence performance of commercial Web-based project management systems (WPMSs) and ...

Abstract: The study focuses on developing a unified approach to define information specificities for key performance indicators (KPIs). Borrowing from the time-system theory, the paper defines different types of KPI and identifies ...

Abstract: The fluctuation of required resources causes problems in construction scheduling. Thus, researchers developed resource leveling techniques to minimize the deviation between the resource requirements and the desired resource ...

Abstract: It is difficult to quantify the intangible benefits of advanced construction technologies and the risks involved in implementing such technologies with the use of traditional economic analysis techniques. An analytical ...

Abstract: There are an estimated 11 million illegal immigrants currently residing in the United States. Of this population, research shows that approximately 19% work in the construction industry, comprising around 14% of all ...

Abstract: This paper describes a project management framework for dredging projects (PMFD) developed to facilitate the performance of dredging projects. The framework uses established project management techniques, a Web-based project ...

Abstract: Contractor prequalification involves the screening of contractors by a project owner, according to a given set of criteria, in order to determine their competence to perform the work if awarded the construction contract. ...