Baldwin, A; Li, H; Huang, T; Kong, C W; Guo, H L; Chan, N and Wong, J (2009) Supporting pre-tender construction planning with virtual prototyping. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 16(2), pp. 150-161. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose - Virtual prototyping technologies linked to building information models are commonplace within the aeronautical and automotive industries. Their use within the construction industry is now emerging. The purpose of this paper is to show how these technologies have been adopted on the pre-tender planning for a typical construction project. Design/methodology/approach - The research methodology taken was an "action research" approach where the researchers and developers were actively involved in the production of the virtual prototypes on behalf of the contractor thereby gaining consistent access to the decisions of the planning staff. The experiences from the case study were considered together with similar research on other construction projects. Findings - The findings from the case studies identify the role of virtual prototyping in components modelling, site modelling, construction equipment modelling, temporary works modelling, construction method visualization and method verification processes. Originality/value - The paper presents a state-of-the-art review and discusses the implications for the tendering process as these technologies are adopted. The adoption of the technologies will lead to new protocols and changes in the procurement of buildings and infrastructure. Construction operations Modelling Prototypes Simulation Tendering.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction operations; modelling; prototypes; simulation; tendering |
| Index terms: | visualization, virtual prototyping, methodology, construction project, state of the art, prototype, construction method, action research, modelling, construction industry, construction planning, temporary work, research methodology, automotive industry, construction operation, construction equipment, tendering process, case study |
| Subjects: | production management, construction equipment, design practice, tendering, research methods, industry analysis, building construction, research dissemination and communication, data collection methods, research design and methodology, construction operations, innovation and technology management, construction planning, analytical methods, modelling and simulation, operations management |
| Topics: | Design Practice, Site Management, Engineering Principles, Project Management, Research Practice, Plant and Equipment, Procurement |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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