scholarly journals Using Augmented Reality in Construction Project Activities

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Kıvrak ◽  
G. Arslan
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Ceramic Tile ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Construction Workers ◽  
System Construction ◽  
Construction Methods ◽  
Augmented Reality System ◽  
Training Materials ◽  
Construction Works

Augmented reality is one of the innovative technologies that will provide significant benefits to construction project applications in the future. In this study, an augmented reality system is developed for improving construction project activities. By using this system, construction workers, equipment operators, engineers and managers can follow each step of the construction activities that they are responsible for. Users can access necessary information about training materials and construction methods related to the construction works. Thus, construction engineers and workers can learn the correct methods of project activities and prevent themselves to make wrong productions. The system is tested in ceramic tile installation. It has been proposed that the system can improve the quality and productivity of construction activities and therefore provide significant contributions to the construction industry.

scholarly journals Using Augmented Reality in Construction Project Activities

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Kıvrak ◽  
G. Arslan
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Ceramic Tile ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Construction Workers ◽  
System Construction ◽  
Construction Methods ◽  
Augmented Reality System ◽  
Training Materials ◽  
Construction Works

Augmented reality is one of the innovative technologies that will provide significant benefits to construction project applications in the future. In this study, an augmented reality system is developed for improving construction project activities. By using this system, construction workers, equipment operators, engineers and managers can follow each step of the construction activities that they are responsible for. Users can access necessary information about training materials and construction methods related to the construction works. Thus, construction engineers and workers can learn the correct methods of project activities and prevent themselves to make wrong productions. The system is tested in ceramic tile installation. It has been proposed that the system can improve the quality and productivity of construction activities and therefore provide significant contributions to the construction industry.

Performance Appraisal Amongst Contractors in Construction Project in Malaysia

2015 ◽  
Vol 735 ◽  
pp. 154-158
Author(s):  
Siti Hafiza Mat Yahya ◽  
Syuhaida Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Performance Appraisal ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Construction Works

Contractors are one of the important parties in completing a construction project as they directly involved in the construction works execution. Therefore, contractors’ performance should be monitored and assessed on a regular basis to ensure the success of the project, particularly by identifying the failures and shortfalls, as well as any delays and losses that might occur due to the poor productivity of the contractors. A systematic performance appraisal is one of the endeavours in ensuring that the contractors’ performance is as per the expectation of the stakeholders, particularly the client. Hence, this paper provides a review on the contractors’ performance appraisal practices in construction industry in Malaysia. Questionnaire survey on 214 respondents from construction industries, ranging from contractors to project managers, was undertaken where the results showed that contractors’ performance appraisal in a particular construction project is very essential as it drives the project towards better improvement and ultimate success.

scholarly journals Development of Augmented Reality System for Productivity Enhancement in Offshore Plant Construction

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 209
Author(s):  
Sungin Choi ◽  
Jung-Seo Park
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Field Tests ◽  
Feature Points ◽  
System Construction ◽  
Time Saving ◽  
Augmented Reality System ◽  
Natural Feature ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Saving Effect ◽  
Offshore Plants

As the scale of offshore plants has gradually increased, the amount of management points has significantly increased. Therefore, there are needs for innovative process control, quality management, and an installation support system to improve productivity and efficiency for timely construction. In this paper, we introduce a novel approach to deal with these issues using augmented reality (AR) technology. The core of successful AR implementation is up to scene matching through accurate pose (position and alignment) estimation using an AR camera. To achieve this, this paper first introduces an accurate marker registration technique that can be used in huge structures. In order to improve the precision of marker registration, we propose a method that utilizes the natural feature points and the marker corner points in the optimization step simultaneously. Subsequently, a method of precisely generating AR scenes by utilizing these registered markers is described. Finally, to validate the proposed method, the best practices and its effects are introduced. Based on the proposed AR system, construction workers are now able to quickly navigate to onboard destinations by themselves. In addition, they are able to intuitively install and inspect outfitting parts without paper drawings. Through field tests and surveys, we confirm that AR-based inspection has a significant time-saving effect compared to conventional drawing-based inspection.

scholarly journals Determining The Effects Of Awarding Lowest Bid Price System On The Construction Projects Of Ethiopian Southern Nation

2022 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 253-260
Author(s):  
Ashenafi Reta ◽  
◽  
Ashebir Alyew ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
System Construction ◽  
A Value ◽  
Maximum Value ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
Bid Price ◽  
Public Construction ◽  
Construction Works

Identifying the effects of low bid award system in construction projects can be used as benchmark to find alternative method to low bid award system in the future of construction industry. The results of questioner survey conducted to determine the effects of awarding lowest bid award system in construction projects of Ethiopian southern nation are presented in this study. Personnel from consultants, owners and contractors are among the survey`s respondent. The result of the study outlines promote transparency, avoid fraud and corruption, promoting competition amongst contractors, excessive time overrun, compromise quality and hindering profitability of contractors as the top ranked effects of low bid award system. Construction industry participants have started recognizing that accepting the least price bid does not guarantee maximum value. Achieving a value-based procurement approach is a challenge, particularly for the Pakistani public sector clients, who are limited in their ability to evaluate the competitive bids based solely on the lowest-bid award system. Persisting problems of inferior quality of constructed facilities, high incidence of claims and litigation, and frequent cost and schedule overruns have become the main features of public construction works contracts. This research was undertaken to assess the performance of public owned construction projects awarded on a lowest bidder bid awarding system.

scholarly journals Delays in construction works in Polish construction industry from the contractors’ point of view

2018 ◽  
Vol 222 ◽  
pp. 01008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Kowalczyk ◽  
Wiesław Meszek ◽  
Mariusz Rejment ◽  
Agnieszka Dziadosz
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Protective Measures ◽  
Efficient Management ◽  
Investment Process ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Construction Works

The construction industry is sensitive to changing random conditions that determine the occurrence of various disturbances during the construction investment process. These disturbances are the source of numerous delays during realization of the construction project. The identification of the reasons for delays and their impact on the progress of construction works allows for the efficient management of the construction project and planning of protective measures, which reduce the risk of their occurrence. The purpose of this article is to identify and then to assess, on the basis of the conducted questionnaire survey, the impact of disturbances on delays in construction works. In addition, the factors were ranked in terms of the degree of impact on the construction project by calculating the rank of the factor.

scholarly journals Final Account Preparation in Construction Industry: Competencies and Challenges of Quantity Surveyors

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Nur Khairina Khairul Hisham ◽  
Mohd Khairul Fitri Othman
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Project Finance ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Court Cases ◽  
Contract Administration ◽  
Finance Control ◽  
Cost Of Construction ◽  
Construction Works ◽  
Construction Practice

Final account in a construction project is prepared to show the final cost of the project that has been completed by a contractor. Preparation of the final account involves reporting the final cost of construction works, and it is one of the services that must be provided by quantity surveyors. Quantity surveyors display their competencies in preparing a final account by producing the certificate without being disputed and in a timely manner. However, issues and problems usually occur when rolling the final account, often related to quantity surveyors’ competencies. This paper aims to study challenges faced and competencies displayed by quantity surveyors in relation to the final account preparation. An extensive literature review of previous research and content analysis of court cases reported in the Malayan Law Journal were conducted to identify challenges and competencies of quantity surveyors in preparing a final account. In addition, a questionnaire survey was conducted among quantity surveyors to elicit their agreement on the issues and required competencies during the final account preparation. Three categories of issues pertaining to the final account preparation were observed: contractor-related; management-related; and contractual-related issues. This research also revealed six categories of competencies required in a final account preparation: procurement; quantification and costing; project finance control; contract administration; construction practice; and teamwork. Correlation analysis conducted shows that management related issues are likely to occur due to low competencies displayed by quantity surveyors during the preparation of the final account. This research is expected to provide the knowledge related to the preparation of the final account by quantity surveyors, leading to a more satisfactory construction project deliverance.

Developing attributes for evaluating construction project-based performance

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 369-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debby Willar
Keyword(s):  
Performance Assessment ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
Quality Performance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Performance Assessment System ◽  
Construction Works

Purpose The Indonesian construction industry has to considerably rise due to the issues of quality product, organisational performance and global competitiveness faced today, along with settling several national challenges that continue to plague the construction industry. Delivering high-quality construction products and services is non-negotiable when competing for contracts with international constructors. Developing such an assessment system to evaluate the performance of Indonesian construction companies is an urgent need in order to encourage and motivate the construction companies to continually improve their performance in the execution of construction works. The purpose of this paper is to empirically test the key attributes related to the evaluation of quality and performance in the construction project-based case of Indonesia. Design/methodology/approach A survey was conducted in the five provinces in Indonesia involving 216 construction practitioners from medium and large qualifications of construction companies. Findings On the basis of the data analysis results, the study develops the 39 key attributes that can be a basis for the development of Indonesian building construction project performance assessment system. The attributes cover construction companies’ performance during project implementation, in delivering final project results and in implementing quality procedures for building construction works. Originality/value The outcome of this study is considered significant to provide a tool for the government to assess the quality performance of contractors in delivering projects against specified standards, and a guideline for the contractors to improve their competitiveness by implementing continuous quality improvement. The confirmed attributes developed from this study is an initial step towards developing an Indonesian construction comprehensive quality performance assessment system.

scholarly journals Motivation of civil engineers and architects in Turkey

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 2044-2052
Author(s):  
Atilla Damci ◽  
David Arditi ◽  
Gul Polat ◽  
Harun Turkoglu
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Statistical Difference ◽  
Home Country ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Construction Workers ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Civil Engineers

AbstractMotivation is one of the key factors that stimulate individuals to improve their productivity. Therefore, motivation of construction workers has been debated with considerable interest by participants in the construction industry. However, motivating only construction workers, but ignoring the motivation of construction professionals, viz., architects and civil engineers, may not be enough to successfully complete a construction project. Although motivation of construction professionals may also enhance the performance of a construction project, this topic is mostly ignored in the motivation literature. This study attempts to fill this gap by (1) identifying the motivators that are of importance to architects and civil engineers and (2) exploring the statistical difference between architects’ and civil engineers’ motivators. For this purpose, a questionnaire survey was administered to Turkish architects and civil engineers to collect data on their perceptions of the importance of different motivators. The case of Turkey is investigated because several of the larger Turkish contractors undertake construction projects outside their home country. Statistical analysis was performed on the collected data to verify whether there are statistically significant differences in the perception of some motivators by architects and civil engineers. The study demonstrates the existence of a statistically significant difference between architects’ and civil engineers’ motivators. Identifying the architects’ and civil engineers’ motivators may help construction companies in motivating their architects and civil engineers more effectively, thus developing a quality workforce.

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