Songer, A D; Diekmann, J E; Rasheed, K A and Hays, B (2001) Construction scheduling using 3-D CAD and walk-thru. Construction Innovation, 1(3), pp. 191-207. ISSN 1471-4175
Abstract
Three-dimensional (3-D) CAD and walk-thru are promising technologies in design and construction. While gaining widespread acceptance in design, the use of 3-D and walk-thru during the construction phases of projects is evolving slowly. One significant barrier to acceptance includes lack of documented cost/benefit analysis. Experimental results reported herein provide quantitative evidence of the advantages of 3-D CAD and walk-thru for planning construction projects. The results provide strong evidence of the practical benefits and appropriate areas of application for 3-D CAD and walk-thru technology.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | 3-d CAD; planning; project management; scheduling; walk-thru |
| Index terms: | construction project, evidence, scheduling, construction phase, project management, design and construction, construction scheduling |
| Subjects: | contractual arrangements, project delivery, operations research, evaluation and assessment methods, project controls, production management, project management theory and practice |
| Topics: | Time Control, Procurement, Project Management, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCA |
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