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Building Information Modeling (BIM): Trends, Benefits, Risks, and Challenges for the AEC Industry
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Building information modeling (BIM) is one of the most promising recent developments in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. With BIM technology, an accurate virtual model of a building is digitally ...
Action Research as a Proactive Research Method for Construction Engineering and Management
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Academic research in applied disciplines such as construction engineering and management (CEM) has the dual mission of simultaneously contributing to the solution of practical problems and creating theoretical and conceptual ...
Construction of a Bridge in a Developing Country: A Bangladesh Case Study
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper presents a case study of the construction of the Jamuna Bridge, the 11th longest bridge in the world. The bridge crosses the Jamuna River (the main channel of the Brahmaputra River in Bangladesh) from Bhuapur ...
Integration of Social Media in Day-to-Day Operations of Construction Firms
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Social media (SM) has introduced substantial changes to communication between organizations, communities, and individuals. This study examines the current usage of SM within the construction industry. It also analyzes the ...
State-of-the-Art Best Construction Practices Integration into Higher Education Curricula
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The integration of best industry practices into construction curricula can be used to advance the knowledge base of construction graduates and better prepare them to effectively respond to industry challenges. Arguably, ...