Abstract: Despite the importance of innovation in construction, there is no structured approach to systematically support innovation. The theory of inventive problem solving (TRIZ) provides a unique approach for structuring the ...

Abstract: One of the most important and difficult problems faced by the steel fabrication industry is the planning and scheduling of shop activities. Competitive pressures force fabricators to disrupt schedules in progress to ...

Abstract: Technical knowledge is a valuable asset for construction companies. The diversity and accumulation of such knowledge on an organizational level contribute to company profitability and growth. This paper discusses a new ...

Abstract: This paper discusses an evolutionary approach for simplifying the process of building and experimenting with computer simulation models of heavy earthmoving construction operations. Simulation models are automatically ...

Abstract: This paper discusses an approach based on artificial neural networks that enables an estimator to produce accurate labor production rates (labor/unit) for industrial construction tasks such as welding and pipe installation. ...

Abstract: Construction simulation, a fast-growing field, is the science of developing and experimenting with computer-based representations of construction systems to understand their underlying behavior. This paper provides a history ...

Abstract: Resource scheduling, or the allocation of resources over time, is a challenging problem in large-scale or multiple-project environments. Traditional network scheduling techniques are ineffective in modeling the dynamic ...