Karim, A and Adeli, H (1999) A new generation software for construction scheduling and management. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(4), pp. 380-390. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
The authors were motivated to overcome some of the limitations and shortcomings of the existing software systems for management of construction projects. The result is a new generation software system for CONstruction Scheduling, Cost Optimization, and Change Order Management, which is called CONSCOM. CONSCOM uses the recently patented Neural Dynamics model of Adeli and Park as its computational engine for construction cost optimization and advanced software engineering and object-oriented programming techniques such as framework and pattern. This paper presents some of its recent and innovative capabilities and features. CONSCOM includes an Integrated Management Environment (IME) as its user interface for the effective control and management of construction projects. An example of a highway construction project is presented to demonstrate the unique modelling capabilities of CONSCOM that cannot be modelled by Critical Path Method (CPM) or CPM-like networks.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction scheduling; neural dynamics model; software system |
| Index terms: | dynamics, user interface, construction scheduling, software engineering, change order management, modelling, construction project, construction cost, highway construction, programming, critical path method, cost optimization |
| Subjects: | contract management, operations research, civil engineering, analytical methods, programming, financial and cost management, production management, systems engineering, economics, project controls, software systems, human-computer interaction |
| Topics: | Time Control, Engineering Principles, Cost Management, Project Management, Contract Administration, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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