Abstract: Advancements in information technology in the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) industry have led to the deployment of building information modeling (BIM) throughout the life cycle of buildings. ...

Abstract: Robotics and automation technology (RAT) has emerged as one of the most important drivers of the Industry 4.0 digital transformation of industrial operations. Although RAT has been explored in construction over the last ...

Abstract: Voice is the most convenient means for human beings to communicate with others, even if the objects of their communication are not other humans but machines or computers. Many industries, and even the architecture, ...

Abstract: The energy efficiency optimization of Florida’s residential buildings is essential for the reduction of fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. This optimization requires designers to accurately calculate the ...

Abstract: As building information modeling (BIM) has become more widely adopted by the architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AECO) industry, its undeveloped potential for supporting facility management (FM) has ...

Abstract: The adoption of building information modeling (BIM) in the design and construction phases of building projects has increased considerably in recent years; however, its use in postconstruction is still lagging. Much of this ...

Abstract: A discrete field analysis approach was used to develop a solution procedure for the analysis of guyed towers. Three truss tower configurations were considered in which the three tower legs formed the apexes of an equilateral ...