Abstract: The cost estimate is considered one of the most important and critical phases of a construction project. Preparing reliable and accurate estimates to help decision makers is the most challenging assignment that cost engineers ...

Abstract: Knowledge‐based systems (expert systems) are generating interest as potential aids to decision making. This paper describes the development of a system for the selection of earthmoving equipment for road construction. ...

Abstract: Despite the importance of the condition assessment (CA) stage in the asset management process, literature review reveals that there are some drawbacks in the current practices. The objective of this paper is to develop a ...

Abstract: Mobile crane manufacturers provide operators and practitioners with tabulated lift-capacity charts. These charts are structured based on predetermined crane configurations, which consist of boom/jib length, lifting radius, ...

Abstract: This paper describes the ingredients of an integrated computer‐system environment for concreting operations. The ingredients include a description of the integration process between expert system and other management ...