Randall, T (2011) Construction engineering requirements for integrating laser scanning technology and building information modeling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137, pp. 797-805. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
Laser scanning for rapid spatial data acquisition is an established technology in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector with a wide range of applications. An understanding of the wide variation of technical requirements and considerations associated with these applications is critical to decision making about laser-scanning implementation on projects. Furthermore, significant industry transformations in the use of building information modeling present extraordinary opportunities for AEC professionals to employ the use of laser scanning in the context of holistic, collaborative workflows grounded in three-dimensional model-based design. This report analyzes the construction engineering requirements of laser scanning technology for applications across all phases of the project life cycle and proposes a multidisciplinary framework to integrate applications of laser scanning technology with the fundamentals of three-dimensional model-based design.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building information modeling; laser scanning; model-based design; point clouds |
| Index terms: | acquisition, life cycle, building information modelling, industry transformation, implementation, spatial data, construction engineering, point cloud, workflow, laser scanning, decision-making, variation |
| Subjects: | contractual arrangements, analytical methods, organization, business, value management, decision analysis, information systems, management, spatial and geospatial analysis, engineering methods, contractual condition, digital design |
| Topics: | Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Project Management, Business Strategy, Procurement, Risk Management, Digital Applications, Contract Administration |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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