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AbouRizk, S M, Halpin, D W and Wilson, J R (1991) Visual Interactive Fitting of Beta Distributions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 589–605.

Abudayyeh, O Y and Rasdof, W J (1991) Design of Construction Industry Information Management Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 698–715.

Bernold, L E and Treseler, J F (1991) Vendor Analysis for Best Buy in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 645–58.

Cole, L J R (1991) Construction Scheduling: Principles, Practices, and Six Case Studies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 579–88.

De La Garza, J M and Mitropoulos, P (1991) . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 736–55.

De La Garza, J M, Vorster, M C and Parvin, C M (1991) Total Float Traded as Commodity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 716–27.

de Neufville, R and King, D (1991) Risk and Need‐for‐Work Premiums in Contractor Bidding. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 659–73.

Kakoto, T and Skibniewski, M (1991) Engineering Decision Support of Automated Shield Tunneling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 674–90.

Moselhi, O, Hegazy, T and Fazio, P (1991) Neural Networks as Tools in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 606–25.

Reinschmidt, K F, Griffis, F H ( and Bronner, P L (1991) Integration of Engineering, Design, and Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 756–72.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: ASCE Awards & Prizes; Computer aided design; Computer applications; Three‐dimensional models; Computer models; Computer aided drafting (CAD); Productivity; Construction planning;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1991)117:4(756)
  • Abstract:
    The Center for Infrastructure Studies in the School of Engineering at Columbia University and Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation are conducting multidisciplinary research in the integration of three‐dimensional computer models in the construction process. This research has the potential to improve the productivity of the construction industry significantly. Whereas manufacturing productivity has increased over the past several decades, construction productivity has declined. Litigation is up, and delays are common and increasingly expensive. Large computer data bases and three‐dimensional models of construction projects are now feasible. Computer technology has the potential to revolutionize the methods used by the construction industry: Material quantities are immediately available from the computer model; the constructibility of the design is tested before actual construction; workers build the project on the computer screen before building it in the field; trades are coordinated visually; and progress is reported graphically. Columbia University and Stone & Webster are investigating the employment of this technology by using the construction of Columbia's new $108,000,000 Center for Engineering and Physical Science Research as a field laboratory. Graduate students in civil, mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering are working with the construction managers to use this technology on the construction site and to document savings due to its use.

Riggs, L S and Hills, J W (1991) Implications for U.S. Construction Companies in 1992 European Community. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 773–90.

Rowings, J E (1991) Project‐Controls Systems Opportunities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 691–7.

Sanders, S R and Thomas, H R (1991) Factors Affecting Masonry‐Labor Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 626–44.

Touran, A (1991) Modeling Uncertainty in Operations with Nonstationary Cycle Times. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 117(04), 728–35.