Telepresence in concurrent lifecycle design and construction

Anumba, Chimay J.; Duke, Alistair

doi:10.1016/s0954-1810(00)00017-0

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“…(Syan, 1997). "CE embodies methodologies such as multi-disciplinary teams, parallel scheduling of activities and cross-functional problem solving" (Anumba, 1997). In the construction industry, the cost of making alterations after the completion of a project is extensive.…”

Section: Collaborative Engineeringmentioning

confidence: 99%

Applications of converged networks in construction

Ahsan

El-Hamalawi

Bouchlaghem

et al. 2009

IJPD

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Abstract:Converged networks which carry voice, video and data have promised cost savings for its users. Much of the construction industry spends over £1 million on communication, mainly from the construction sites to headquarters. With the use of IP telephony and converged networks, the cost can be reduced significantly. Using existing 802.11b/g wireless networks, access to the voice network can be delivered on a construction site allowing mobile users access to personnel as well as data instantly.Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) plays a major role as a catalyst for convergence. Although it is sometimes viewed as just another means of transporting voice communication, the use of one single network provides opportunities for advanced applications that can support and enhance the construction workflow. The introduction of Voice over a Wireless Local Area Network (VoWLAN) allows the opportunities to expand onto the construction site.This paper looks at the emergence of VoIP and examines how this can be brought to the construction site. The paper reports on research carried out with the UK construction industry, identifying communication trends as well as information storage of this communication. With this information, the paper attempts to identify processes where the technology can provide key benefits

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Section: Collaborative Engineeringmentioning

confidence: 99%

Applications of converged networks in construction

Ahsan

El-Hamalawi

Bouchlaghem

et al. 2009

IJPD

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“…After reviewing previous work done in the requirements for CSCW systems and looking at existing tools for collaboration, we found that there is no comprehensive tool that adequately addresses most of the requirements simultaneously [1,7]. Current tools implemented for CSCW environments, either support communication (i.e.…”

Section: Architecture and It-platformmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Anumber and Duke [1] have identified specific areas where telepresence could be of use in a concurrent lifecycle design and construction setting. These include facilitating multi-disciplinary teams, integrating communications facilities with design tools and supporting project team communications with the use of collaborative virtual environments.…”

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“…These include facilitating multi-disciplinary teams, integrating communications facilities with design tools and supporting project team communications with the use of collaborative virtual environments. The People and Information Finder (PIF), developed as part of the EU-funded Collaborative Integrated Communications in Construction (CICC) project, further demonstrates the potential offered by telepresence for improved communications within construction project teams [1].…”

Section: The Concept Of Telepresencementioning

confidence: 99%

“…In these cases, the adoption of concurrent engineering principles by the construction industry is increasingly being seen as vital for reducing the problems posed by the industry's fragmentation, and enhancing its competitiveness. An important aspect of concurrent engineering in construction is the need for an effective communications infrastructure able to transmit project information between members of the project team, and across all stages in the constructed facility's lifecycle [1]. Traditionally, such communication has been handled through person-toperson meetings, however an increasing reliance upon information and communications technologies has shifted the meetings online.…”

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For construction projects involving transient 'virtual organisations' composed of non-collocated teammembers, the adoption of concurrent engineering principles is seen as vital. An important aspect of concurrent engineering in construction is the need for an effective communications infrastructure between team members. Traditionally, such communication has been handled through person-toperson meetings, however the complexity of construction projects has grown and, as a result, reliance on new information and communications technologies is becoming increasingly necessary. Hence, within a concurrent engineering setting, there is the need for an integrated information and collaboration environment that will create a persistent space to support interaction between project personnel throughout all phases of construction projects. This joint initiative between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Loughborough University, British Telecommunications plc. (BT) and KajimaCorporation explores computer-supported mechanisms for enhancing distributed engineering collaboration. The goal of this paper is to develop a set of requirements, a system architecture and a system prototype to facilitate computer-supported collaboration among distributed teams. The prototype consists of a comprehensive working collaborative system built from the integration of complementary standalone applications. These applications are the CAIRO system, developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Telepresence system developed by Loughborough University and BT.

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Abstract. The greatest opportunity for sustainable building design strategies occur in the early stages of design when the most important decisions are taken. Nevertheless, it is the stage with the least computer support. This paper presents recent research efforts at ETS toward the long term goal of developing the next generation of computer assistance to designers of sustainable buildings. Two research thrusts are presented: (1) to provide assistance to designers earlier in the design process, and (2) to provide better means to support collaboration among the various stakeholders. Two research projects are briefly presented that belong to the first thrust: an approach that allows structural engineers to propose feasible structural systems earlier directly from architectural sketches; and another that provides a means to optimize aspects of a building selected by the designer. A new laboratory is presented that will provide the infrastructure to carry out research in the second thrust.

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Telepresence in concurrent lifecycle design and construction

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