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Elinwa, A U and Buba, S A (1993) Construction Cost Factors in Nigeria. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 698–713.
Hastak, M, Vanegas, J A and Puyana‐Camargo, M (1993) Time‐Based Competition: Competitive Advantage Tool for A/E/C Firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 785–800.
Howell, G, Laufer, A and Ballard, G (1993) Interaction between Subcycles: One Key to Improved Methods. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 714–28.
Moselhi, O and El‐Rayes, K (1993) Scheduling of Repetitive Projects with Cost Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 681–97.
Navon, R, Kelly, P W and Johnston, D W (1993) Human Factors in Introducing On‐Site Construction Automation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 801–12.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Construction; Automation; Robotics; Human factors; Labor relations;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1993)119:4(801)
- Abstract:
Implementation of automation and robotics is being considered by segments of the construction industry as part of an overall program to increase productivity, safety, and quality, and to remain competitive in the face of growing global competition. The limited experience of applying robots to construction, together with conclusions drawn on the basis of robotic applications in related areas, show that developing efficient robotic systems alone will not ensure successful implementation. Significant resistance was observed in the manufacturing industry, which seriously impeded successful implementation. In addition to this, the conservative nature of the construction industry suggests potentially significant levels of resistance to the introduction of project‐level automation and robotics. The present paper reviews several limited introductions of automation into the construction industry and finds evidence of resistance. The sources and the causes of resistance to the introduction of automation and robotics, as experienced in selected manufacturing industries, are summarized, followed by an exploration of their applicability to construction. A strategy for the implementation of an automated system is developed, relating to resistance to automation elements and successful reduction actions in manufacturing.
O'Connor, J T and Caraway, P H (1993) Need for Specification Format that Accommodates Engineered Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 757–68.
Ohura, T and Kato, M (1993) Erection and Field Test of Concrete Arch Bridge Applying Composite Tube. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 666–80.
Paek, J H, Lee, Y W and Ock, J H (1993) Pricing Construction Risk: Fuzzy Set Application. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 743–56.
Parfitt, M K, Syal, M G, Khalvati, M and Bhatia, S (1993) Computer‐Integrated Design Drawings and Construction Project Plans. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 729–42.
Radtke, M W and Russell, J S (1993) Project‐Level Model Process for Implementing Constructability. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 813–31.
Russell, J S and Gugel, J G (1993) Comparison of Two Corporate Constructability Programs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 769–84.
Severson, G D, Jaselskis, E J and Russell, J S (1993) Trends in Construction Contractor Financial Data. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 854–8.
Shah, D D, Jain, S K and Prybella, R W (1993) Performance of Remotely Controlled Fiberglass Pipe Jacking System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 832–51.