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Lam, E W, Chan, A P and Chan, D W (2008) Determinants of Successful Design-Build Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(05), 333–41.

Mao, X and Zhang, X (2008) Construction Process Reengineering by Integrating Lean Principles and Computer Simulation Techniques. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(05), 371–81.

Ozorhon, B, Arditi, D, Dikmen, I and Birgonul, M T (2008) Implications of Culture in the Performance of International Construction Joint Ventures. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(05), 361–70.

Shapira, A, Rosenfeld, Y and Mizrahi, I (2008) Vision System for Tower Cranes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(05), 320–32.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction sites; Construction equipment; Cranes; Innovation; Productivity; Safety;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2008)134:5(320)
  • Abstract:
    Operators of tower cranes enjoy a bird’s eye view of the site, which undeniably contributes to work safety and efficiency. Yet their work often involves blind lifts, as well as other viewing difficulties, that impede full utilization of the potential inherent in the operator’s location atop the crane. This paper reports on a tower-crane-mounted live video system that offers a solution for such difficulties, and consequently, enhances safety, improves productivity, and brings about direct and indirect cost savings. The development and implementation of the vision system are described as a successful academia–industry research and development joint effort. Work studies of numerous craning cycles resulted in considerable time savings, depending on the nature of the lift, lighting conditions, and viewing obstructions. In addition, a detailed list of benefits drawn on the basis of feedback received from the field is presented. The paper is aimed, first and foremost, at project managers as well as construction equipment and safety practitioners, who daily experience those situations that have prompted the development of the system. Researchers may benefit mainly from the lessons learned with respect to the role of academia–industry cooperation in the introduction of innovative systems in construction.

Yang, I (2008) Distribution-Free Monte Carlo Simulation: Premise and Refinement. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(05), 352–60.

Yousefi, S, Hegazy, T, Capuruço, R A and Attalla, M (2008) System of Multiple ANNs for Online Planning of Numerous Building Improvements. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(05), 342–51.

Zhang, C, Zayed, T and Hammad, A (2008) Resource Management of Bridge Deck Rehabilitation: Jacques Cartier Bridge Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(05), 311–9.