Hartmann, T and Fischer, M (2007) Supporting the constructability review with 3D/4D models. Building Research & Information, 35(1), pp. 70-80. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
This paper describes how the project team of the Fulton Street Transit Center (FSTC) project in New York City supported knowledge communication and generation with three-dimensional (3D)/four-dimensional (4D) models during the constructability review process. The paper analyses how 3D/4D models support the communication and generation of design, construction sequencing, and scheduling knowledge. It is furthermore analysed how the project management team used 3D/4D models to communicate the generated knowledge to non-engineers. Based on this analysis, an integrated process is suggested that can serve as a starting point to improve the application and research of how project teams can use 3D/4D models efficiently to support the knowledge communication and generation needed during the constructability review on construction projects.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | communication; construction processes; design communication; design practice; design process; visualization |
| Index terms: | design practice, design process, scheduling, project management team, engineer, New York, construction project, construction process, constructability, visualization, project team |
| Subjects: | building construction, Geography, production management, design process, design practice, construction integration, project delivery, operations research, design methods, profession |
| Topics: | Time Control, Site Management, Design Practice, Roles and Professions, Geographical Context, Project Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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