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Echeverry, D, Ibbs, C W and Burati, J (1988) Graduated Unit Price Payment Schedules. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(01), 1–18.
Griffis, F H & and Butler, F M (1988) Case for Cost‐Plus Contracting. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(01), 83–94.
Grimm, C T (1988) Brick Masonry Workmanship Statistics. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(01), 147–9.
Kashiwagi, K, Rubin, R A and Harris, M R (1988) Construction Law and Practice in Japan. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(01), 104–13.
Kirby, J G, Furry, D A and Hicks, D K (1988) Improvements in Design Review Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(01), 69–82.
Loper, J H, Marquis, E L and Rhomberg, E J (1988) Precast Prestressed Long‐Span Bridges. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(01), 95–103.
Martin, G L (1988) Training Programs for Engineering Consulting Firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(01), 121–32.
Rajagopalan, K S (1988) Supports for Traveling Cranes: Case History. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(01), 114–20.
Russell, A D and Caselton, W F (1988) Extensions to Linear Scheduling Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(01), 36–52.
Sherman, P J (1988) Japanese Construction R&D: Entrée into U.S. Market. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(01), 133–43.
Skibniewski, M and Hendrickson, C (1988) Analysis of Robotic Surface Finishing Work on Construction Site. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(01), 53–68.
Tatum, C B and Funke, A T (1988) Partially Automated Grading: Construction Process Innovation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 114(01), 19–35.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Automation; Construction equipment; Earthmoving; Lasers;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1988)114:1(19)
- Abstract:
The innovativeness of the construction industry has been both defended and debated. Innovative solutions to construction challenges have occurred, however, despite many hurdles. The partial automation of earthmoving equipment using laser‐guided controls, one such advancement, is the subject of this paper. This latest generation of a fragmented family of construction laser applications is a cost‐saving, productivity‐enhancing aid to earthwork operations. This paper contrasts the former methods for fine grading with the partially automated technology, describes the process of innovation for the advanced technology, compares this process with a model of innovation in the construction firm, and develops conclusions and practical applications based on this example of construction innovation.