Shehab, T; Moselhi, O and Nasr, E (2009) Barcode-assisted system for document management of construction projects. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 5(1), pp. 45-60. ISSN 1557-8771
Abstract
Efficient document management of construction projects is essential for their successful delivery. Management of documents generated in construction projects could be a challenging task due to the large number and the dynamically changing nature of engineering deliverables, such as drawings, specifications, schedules, progress reports, and many other items. This paper presents a barcode-assisted system that overcomes issues related to low productivity and high cost that are usually associated with management of documents. The system is expected to save time required to enter data pertaining to a wide range of documents, to improve the accuracy of the data acquisition process, and to enhance the performance and efficiency of many existing commercial Computer Document Management Systems (CDMS). It utilizes barcode technology and database management systems (DBMS) to perform its task. An example application will be presented to demonstrate the use and capabilities of the developed system.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | barcode technology; construction automation; construction documents; document management |
| Index terms: | specification, documents, data acquisition, construction project, database, productivity, management system, drawing, efficiency, accuracy, automation |
| Subjects: | professional development, data collection methods, production management, data management, technical documentation, management, performance management, contractual condition, automation and robotics |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Contract Administration, Business Strategy, Information Management, Organizational Design, Design Practice, Digital Applications, Quality Management, Project Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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