Campbell, K; Clegg, D R; Perera, T; Stephenson, P and Stevens, A (1997) Simulation in the construction industry: A case-study review. In: Stephenson, P (ed.) Proceedings of 13th Annual ARCOM Conference, 15-17 September 1997, Cambridge, UK.
Abstract
Despite its similarities to manufacturing, construction has not embraced many best practices used in manufacturing. One such best practice, computer simulation has been used extensively in manufacturing to model many different types of process and scenario. Recognising the benefits of the transfer of manufacturing technologies to construction much research is being undertaken under the IMI initiative, Construction as a Manufacturing Process. This paper describes ongoing research funded by the IMI into the feasibility of using computer simulation to model construction processes.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction planning; simulation |
| Index terms: | construction planning, construction industry, construction process, best practice, manufacturing process, computer simulation |
| Subjects: | modelling and simulation, construction planning, business, building construction, industry analysis, manufacturing engineering |
| Topics: | Digital Applications, Site Management, Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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