Alsafouri, S (2017) Information technology and human factors to enhance design and constructability review processes in construction. PhD thesis, Arizona State University, USA.
Abstract
Emerging information and communication technology (ICT) has had an enormous effect on the building architecture, engineering, construction and operation (AECO) fields in recent decades. The effects have resonated in several disciplines, such as project information flow, design representation and communication, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) approaches. However, these effects can potentially impact communication and coordination of the virtual design contents in both design and construction phases. Therefore, and with the great potential for emerging technologies in construction projects, it is essential to understand how these technologies influence virtual design information within the organizations as well as individuals’ behaviors. This research focusses on understanding current emerging technologies and its impacts on projects virtual design information and communication among projects stakeholders within the AECO organizations.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
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| Thesis advisor: | Ayer, S |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | constructability; coordination; building information modeling; communication; information and communication technology; information technology; construction project; construction phase; stakeholder |
| Index terms: | building information modelling, construction phase, constructability, coordination, emerging technology, design and construction, information flow, information and communication technology, information technology, human factor, construction project |
| Subjects: | information systems, occupational health and safety management, management, construction integration, project delivery, computing systems, production management, contractual arrangements, innovation and technology management |
| Topics: | Procurement, Project Management, Health and Safety, Organizational Design, Digital Applications, Design Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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