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Akinci, B, Kiziltas, S, Ergen, E, Karaesmen, I Z and Keceli, F (2006) Modeling and Analyzing the Impact of Technology on Data Capture and Transfer Processes at Construction Sites: A Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(11), 1148–57.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Data collection; Information technology (IT); Simulation; Models; Case reports;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2006)132:11(1148)
  • Abstract:
    A detailed case study conducted at a highway construction project demonstrated that missing and inaccurate data items result in nonvalue adding (NVA) communication loops among the construction personnel. The implications (in terms of time and cost) of extra work associated with deficiencies in manual data collection and transfer are not well quantified. In this paper, a simulation-based framework is used to model information flow processes from a job site to a field office to measure and highlight existing deficiencies, and to model and demonstrate the effect of using automated reality capture technologies (laser scanners and radio frequency identification), in streamlining the data collection process for the same project. The simulation results showed that the NVA times of each agent involved in the information flow can be reduced by utilizing data collection technologies. This framework can be used by researchers and construction practitioners to identify inefficiencies in the current information flow at sites quantitatively and understand the benefits of using automated reality capture technologies to reduce these inefficiencies.

Bai, Y and Burkett, W R (2006) Rapid Bridge Replacement: Processes, Techniques, and Needs for Improvements. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(11), 1139–47.

Col Debella, D and Ries, R (2006) Construction Delivery Systems: A Comparative Analysis of Their Performance within School Districts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(11), 1131–8.

Gao, Z, Walters, R C, Jaselskis, E J and Wipf, T J (2006) Approaches to Improving the Quality of Construction Drawings from Owner’s Perspective. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(11), 1187–92.

Li, J, Moselhi, O and Alkass, S (2006) Forecasting Project Status by Using Fuzzy Logic. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(11), 1193–202.

Lu, M, Poon, C and Wong, L (2006) Application Framework for Mapping and Simulation of Waste Handling Processes in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(11), 1212–21.

Srour, I M, Haas, C T and Morton, D P (2006) Linear Programming Approach to Optimize Strategic Investment in the Construction Workforce. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(11), 1158–66.

Telem, D, Laufer, A and Shapira, A (2006) Only Dynamics Can Absorb Dynamics. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(11), 1167–77.

Yu, A T W, Shen, Q, Kelly, J and Hunter, K (2006) Investigation of Critical Success Factors in Construction Project Briefing by Way of Content Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(11), 1178–86.

Zhang, X (2006) Markov-Based Optimization Model for Building Facilities Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(11), 1203–11.