... practices leads to persistent issues such as labour shortages, low productivity, safety risks, cost overruns and delays. Identifying and addressing these barriers is crucial for adopting advanced technologies. Hence, this study aims to identify and assess the influential barriers to construction automation...

... decisions have led to several workplace accidents in the construction industry. This paper aims to present an integrated building information modeling – genetic algorithm (BIM-GA) model to automate formwork design, 3D visualization and optimization. Design/methodology/approach Data are precisely...

... of new approaches so that building maintenance management (BMM) becomes as automated, digital and intelligent or smartness as possible in the near future. Design/methodology/approach The research approach has resulted in a theory that is essentially based on a qualitative design. The route followed...

... as a critical priority for countries across the globe. However, the adoption of mechatronics is not without its challenges and obstacles. This raises the following question: Q1. What are the obstacles hindering the adoption of mechatronics in the construction market? Automation...

...Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke; John Aliu; Patricia Fadamiro; Prince Akanni; Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh; Mohamad Shaharudin Samsurijan Purpose This study aims to identify and evaluate the key strategies to promote the implementation of automation techniques with reference to the Nigerian construction...

...Bruno Falcón Silveira; Dayana Bastos Costa Purpose Several studies have addressed the use of four-dimensional (4D) building information modeling (BIM) for construction management. However, the automation of the processes for generating 4D models and their integrated use with Location-Based...

... combines the established studies of TRI and TAM in producing a predictive iContract readiness assessment tool. Construction contracts Intelligent contract Digitalisation Automation Technology readiness Technology acceptance Digital model based information systems have been highlighted...

... in Afghanistan is in the early stages due to the lack of appropriate projects. Automation Building technology Building information modeling Construction innovation Construction management Income level The architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry used traditional approaches...

... and this will most certainly need to be earned through successful early testing and performance to win the industry over. The general rule of thumb is that the longer the contract, the less straightforward its automation (Norton-Rose-Fullbright, 2016). As BIM and data management technology drive these new approaches...

... projects and the emergence of building information modeling (BIM) in the architecture, engineering and construction industry have encouraged researchers to explore BIM capabilities for automated schedule generation. The scope and capabilities of the developed systems, however, are limited and the link...

... approach. A fieldwork study and document analysis of a New Zealand construction project were conducted with an extensive literature review undertaken on the LPS concept. Findings The findings revealed that although an automated spreadsheet could be a simple and inexpensive option for using the LPS...

.... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2015 Automation LEED XML Building energy model Data interoperability Energy simulation The development process and modules of LEPOST are described in detail in the following sections. Green buildings aim to reduce the environmental impact...

..., for typical window designs and floor patterns, could be achieved. Recommendations for improvement of the system have also been included. Automation Floor plan Laser measurement Optical measurement Phase difference method Profile measurement Shape measurement Windowpanes Construction Innovation...

... environment. The paper includes sample cases of current applications and examines future perspectives on the use of these devices. Emphasis is placed on the collaborative aspects that need to be developed between man and machine in order to make effective use of these resources on site. Automation...

...Ghassan Aouad; Ming Sun; Ishan Faraj This paper presents an argument for automating data representations within the construction sector. It questions whether full automation and integration is feasible and achievable considering the complexity of the industry and supply chain problems. The paper...

...Carl T. Haas; Young‐Suk Kim Infrastructure construction has experienced significant recent advances in automation. Such advances will only accelerate in the future. They are founded on enabling technologies such as positioning systems, advanced control methods, and graphical interfaces. This paper...