Abstract: Owners are increasingly recognizing building commissioning as an effective means of ensuring quality and maximizing energy performance. The demand for commissioning new construction projects has increased substantially ...

Abstract: New pen-based development tools have simplified the difficult and expensive task of programming early pen-based applications. This technical note describes the design and development of a pen-based application using one ...

Abstract: Preconstruction activities include design analysis, cost estimating, and value engineering. They are performed to provide clients with the data to make intelligent and informed decisions about constructing their facilities. ...

Abstract: Materials-management systems should be integrated with computer systems that are used for design and scheduling. In addition, many materials management systems would benefit from integration efforts that would facilitate ...

Abstract: Bridge management systems have a common need for a well-established inspection data acquisition system. Inspection data management requirements have expanded after establishment of new Federal Highway Administration ...