Allouche, E N; Ariaratnam, S T and MacLeod, C W (2003) Software for planning and cost control in directional drilling projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 129(4), pp. 446-453. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
As the complexity and size of the projects undertaken by horizontal directional drilling (HDD) contractors rapidly increase, there is a growing need for the development of dedicated software designed to meet the industry's special needs and requirements. This paper presents the results of a survey of the HDD industry's software needs as well as a summary of commercially available software specifically designed for this industry. In addition, the development of two computerized applications tailored for the HDD industry are described. The first of these applications is an integrated data management system that combines asset management, cost control, estimating, and project tracking capabilities, enabling decision makers to closely monitor field performance in terms of expenditure and productivity. The second application is a simulation model developed for optimizing the utilization of drilling rigs and hydro-vacuum trucks on large-scale urban projects. Both applications are designed to improve the planning, estimating, and productivity of directional drilling projects, ultimately reducing the cost of expanding underground infrastructure networks.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | computer software; cost control; drilling; project management |
| Index terms: | productivity, estimating, project management, cost control, asset management, drilling, data management, survey, underground infrastructure, complexity |
| Subjects: | infrastructure and transport systems, management, asset management, financial and cost management, systems engineering, data collection methods, data management, building construction, project management theory and practice |
| Topics: | Business Strategy, Research Practice, Digital Applications, Project Management, Cost Management, Engineering Principles, Construction Technology |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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