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Cheng, M Y and O'Connor, J T (1996) ArcSite: Enhanced GIS for Construction Site Layout. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 329–36.

Fischer, M A and Aalami, F (1996) Scheduling with Computer-Interpretable Construction Method Models. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 337–47.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1996)122:4(337)
  • Abstract:
    Current scheduling tools require the manual translation of design information to activities and typically do not provide dynamic links between cost estimates and corresponding schedules. To take advantage of the increasingly electronic and object-based descriptions of designs, schedules, and estimates, integration mechanisms that translate design descriptions into schedule and cost views of projects are needed. This paper presents computer-interpretable models for the representation of construction methods as one such a mechanism. These models support the automated generation of realistic construction schedules. Methods elaborate higher-level activities into appropriate lower-level activities to link schedules of various levels of detail. Five attributes define a construction method: domain, constituting activities, activity sequencing, constituting objects, and resource requirements. These construction method models can act as templates to capture production and scheduling knowledge specific to firms and projects. We illustrate the use and implementation of these models by scheduling the construction of a small masonry structure. These models assist architects, owners, and contractors in studying cost and schedule implications of design and construction alternatives.

Lin, K and Haas, C T (1996) Multiple Heavy Lifts Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 354–62.

Lorterapong, P and Moselhi, O (1996) Project-Network Analysis Using Fuzzy Sets Theory. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 308–18.

Palmer, A, Kelly, J and Male, S (1996) Holistic Appraisal of Value Engineering in Construction in United States. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 324–8.

Ruff, C M, Dzombak, D A and Hendrickson, C T (1996) Owner-Contractor Relationships on Contaminated Site Remediation Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 348–53.

Senior, B A (1996) Electrical Construction Foreman Task Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 363–9.

Shapira, A and Glascock, J D (1996) Culture of Using Mobile Cranes for Building Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 298–307.

Shen, L, Lee, R K H and Zhang, Z (1996) Application of BOT System for Infrastructure Projects in China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 319–23.