Touran, A (1986) Computer packages for construction data acquisition and processing. Construction Management and Economics, 4(3), pp. 233-243. ISSN 01446193
Abstract
Problems of construction site data collection are reviewed and their impact on the planning of construction projects and job productivity discussed. It is believed that utilizing current computer packages for data acquisition will provide sufficient data to justify statistical analysis and stochastic processing of construction planning and control systems. A brief history of stochastic modelling in construction management is given and the difficulties involved in stochastic analysis of construction operations discussed. Well-known computer packages for statistical analysis are presented and their limitations for construction applications identified. A special-purpose computer package for construction duration data acquisition and processing is described and possible future extensions recommended. It is believed that without such a data reduction system, a large number of construction scheduling and simulation models cannot be used stochastically.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | computer packages; data acquisition; duration times; goodness of fit; statistical data analysis; time-lapse photography |
| Index terms: | data acquisition, construction planning, duration, modelling, construction scheduling, package, construction operation, statistical analysis, productivity, control system, construction project, stochastic analysis, history, data analysis, construction site |
| Subjects: | production management, monitoring and control, management, project controls, data collection methods, mathematical modelling, construction operations, contractual arrangements, data analysis and analytics, data science, construction planning, architectural and construction history, analytical methods, work location |
| Topics: | Time Control, Site Management, Procurement, Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Project Management, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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