Abstract:
A persistent problem in construction is to documenting changes which occur in the field and preparing the as-built schedule. In current practice, deviations from planned performance can only be reported after significant time has elapsed. And manual monitoring on construction sites is costly and error prone. Availability of advanced portable computing, multimedia and wireless communication allows, even encourages fundamental changes in many jobsite processes. However a recent investigation indicated that there is a lack of systematic and automated evaluation and monitoring in construction projects. Consequently the aim of this study is to identify techniques, which are used in the construction industry for monitoring and evaluating the actual physical progress, and to establish how the current computer technology can be used for monitoring the construction physical progress on site. This research presents a prototype expert system, namely Automated Construction Project Progress Monitoring (ACPROM) system, developed for integrating construction drawings, digital images of construction site progress and construction schedule. Using emerging technologies and information systems ACPROM model suggests new process or reengineer the traditional AEC field inspection process. This system can automatically interpret the CAD drawing of a building and extract data of its structural components and develop the data base and simultaneously extract the information from digital images and by simulating these two databases the percentage of progress will be calculated and actual physical progress bar chart will be developed automatically. ACPROM provides a bridge for storing structural design information in an integrated construction relational data-base management system that can be shared by a range of computer applications. ACPROM model is part of developing the Tele-Construction base site management system, which retrieves the status of construction work in progress and develop the actual progress bar-chart of work. The application of ACPROM model in monitoring the progress enables project management teams to better track and controls the productivity and quality of construction projects. The use of the ACPROM can help resident engineer, construction manager and site engineer in monitoring and evaluating project performance. This model will improve decision-making process and provides better mechanism for advanced project management.
Page(s):
270-278
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Proceedings of International Conference on Construction in Developing Countries , Volume: 4, Issue: 5, Year: 2008