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Abdul-Rahman, H, Berawi, M A, Berawi, A R, Mohamed, O, Othman, M and Yahya, I A (2006) Delay Mitigation in the Malaysian Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(02), 125–33.

Carter, G and Smith, S D (2006) Safety Hazard Identification on Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(02), 197–205.

Cottrell, D S (2006) Contractor Process Improvement for Enhancing Construction Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(02), 189–96.

Cox, R F, Issa, R R and Frey, A (2006) Proposed Subcontractor-Based Employee Motivational Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(02), 152–63.

Huang, X and Hinze, J (2006) Owner’s Role in Construction Safety. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(02), 164–73.

Huang, X and Hinze, J (2006) Owner’s Role in Construction Safety: Guidance Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(02), 174–81.

Ling, F Y, Ibbs, C W and Hoo, W Y (2006) Determinants of International Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Firms’ Project Success in China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(02), 206–14.

Nepal, M P, Park, M and Son, B (2006) Effects of Schedule Pressure on Construction Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(02), 182–8.

Sadeghpour, F, Moselhi, O and Alkass, S T (2006) Computer-Aided Site Layout Planning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(02), 143–51.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction industry; Computer aided design; Decision support systems; Spatial analysis; Site preparation, construction; Site evaluation;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2006)132:2(143)
  • Abstract:
    This paper presents an interactive computer-aided site layout model to support site planning in a computer-aided design (CAD) environment and expands upon a model presented earlier by the writers. The developed model performs its task at two levels: Site representation, and site space analysis and allocation. The site representation is carried out using an open architecture supported by object-based concepts. The model offers three tiers of objects: (1) site objects, (2) construction objects, and (3) constraint objects. This structure facilitates the creation of new objects and reuse of domain knowledge, which allows for the gradual expansion and enrichment of the model’s knowledge base. At the space analysis and allocation level, the model introduces a geometric reasoning approach to analyze site space for finding an optimum or near-optimum location for facilities. This feature facilitates easy visualization of the site planning process and encourages user participation. The model is structured in three main modules: Database, Project Module, and Layout Control Module. The functionality of each module, along with their interconnectivity is described. The model is implemented using Visual Basic for Applications in AutoCAD environment and Microsoft Access. A numerical example of an actual site layout is presented to illustrate the functionality of the developed model.

Shih, N and Huang, S (2006) 3D Scan Information Management System for Construction Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(02), 134–42.

Telem, D, Shapira, A, Goren, Y D and Schexnayder, C J (2006) Moving a Reinforced-Concrete Building: Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(02), 115–24.

Zhang, X (2006) Public Clients’ Best Value Perspectives of Public Private Partnerships in Infrastructure Development. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(02), 107–14.