Adding Value in Construction Design Management by Using Simulation Approach

Doloi, Hemanta

doi:10.5772/5855

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“…Construction simulation is a science that deals with the computer-based representation of off-site and on-site construction processes to understand the conflicts in construction stages before they get implemented (Sneha and Tezeswi, 2016). Construction simulation can also be used for visualizing the process and helps to resolve the issues before the actual construction process (Doloi, 2008). Simulation methods and tools are very useful for challenging problems and decision-making exercises, especially for complex systems (Al-Masalha, 2004;Tantisevi and Akinci, 2008;Jiradamkerng, 2016;Willmann et al, 2016;Li and Lu, 2019;Tan et al, 2021;Wang et al, 2021).…”

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A review of methodologies for performance evaluation of automated construction processes

Krishnamoorthi

Raphael

2021

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PurposeThe aim of this paper is to synthesize knowledge related to performance evaluation of automated construction processes during the planning and execution phases through a theme-based literature classification. The primary research question that is addressed is “How to quantify the performance improvement in automated construction processes?”Design/methodology/approachA systematic literature review of papers on automated construction was conducted involving three stages-planning, conducting and reporting. In the planning stage, the purpose of the review is established through key research questions. Then, a four-step process is employed consisting of identification, screening, shortlisting and inclusion of papers. For reporting, observations were critically analysed and categorized according to themes.FindingsThe primary conclusion from this study is that the effectiveness of construction processes can only be benchmarked using realistic simulations. Simulations help to pinpoint the root causes of success or failure of projects that are either already completed or under execution. In automated construction, there are many complex interactions between humans and machines; therefore, detailed simulation models are needed for accurate predictions. One key requirement for simulation is the calibration of the models using real data from construction sites.Research limitations/implicationsThis study is based on a review of 169 papers from a database of peer-reviewed journals, within a time span of 50 years.Originality/valueGap in research in the area of performance evaluation of automated construction is brought out. The importance of simulation models calibrated with on-site data within a methodology for performance evaluation is highlighted.

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