Abstracts – Browse Results

Search or browse again.

Click on the titles below to expand the information about each abstract.
Viewing 34 results ...

Abeid, J N (2000) Photo-net: An integrated system for controlling the progress of construction activities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Al-Musallam, A A (2002) A web-based approach for coordinating architectural drawings with other construction documents, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Al-Sobiei, O S (2001) Assessment of risk allocation in construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Alavipour, S M (2017) Project scheduling using optimized financing, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Alkoud, A (2023) Investigating the impact of tall building ordinances (TBOs) on the evolution of ultra-tall buildings typology: Case studies in Chicago and Dubai, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Alothaimeen, I (2018) Multi-objective optimization for LEED: New construction using genetic algorithms, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Barbarosoglu, B V (2018) Early detection of maintainability issues in MEP systems using BIM, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Chotibhongs, R (2011) Managing the bidding process for the construction owner-detection and prevention of unbalanced bids and collusive bids, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Gunaydin, H M (1999) Impact of information technologies on project management functions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Gunhan, S M (2003) Foreign market entry decision model for construction companies, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Hanioglu, M N (2014) Influence of owner-organization impression and contract framing on construction contractors' risk perceptions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Ibrahim Mahmoud, M M (2005) An xml initiative of transferring architectural information to the construction site based on the BIM object concept, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: drafting; emergence; personnel; construction site; building information modeling; communication; computing; programming; architect
  • ISBN/ISSN:
  • URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/304986824
  • Abstract:
    The primary communication method between the construction site and the architectural information had mainly been the highly symbolic two-dimensional manually drafted drawings which were interpreted by architects and the construction personnel for the purpose of constructing the building. When computers and affordable Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software were introduced to the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction practice the same drawing legacy continued. CAD technology has gone through many stages of development since the 1950's. The focus shifted from digitally presenting lines and arcs geometry toward representing the components of the building themselves. This effort resulted in the emergence of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in which building components are represented as a digital database that holds information about the geometry of the building components as well as all the data relevant to these components. However, current BIM tools are geared toward producing a two-dimensional representation of the building in the form of printed drawings. This research proposes the use of the BIM technology, the web, the new computing devices such as handheld and tablet computers and the new data structure technologies such as Extensible Markup Language (XML), to integrate the information into a new delivery process. The objective is to develop a system that communicates information from the digital model to the construction site via the web, and eliminate the need for physical drawings. The focus of the research is the technologies needed to achieve a seamless digital relationship between the architectural office and the construction site and the goal is to develop an appropriate data transfer system that is both cost effective and easy to use by all types of users. Using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) as a programming language, the demonstration prototype converts the BIM-based data of the building components into an XML files format that can be queried as needed. The resulting information is displayed in regular web browsers with the means of current web server technologies, such as, Common Gateway Interface (CGI) and PERL programming language. Users of this prototype are able to browse the building elements from the BIM CAD model.

Kale, S (1999) Competitive advantage in the construction industry: Firm-specific resources and strategy, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Kaplanoglu, S B (2007) Impact of pre-project peer review on project success, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Kleps, S M (2013) Impact of workflow disruptions, project characteristics and foremen characteristics on improvisational decisions and actions on construction sites, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Koksal, A (2002) Predicting the development of decline in construction companies, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Le, K T (2017) Material inventory control and management system in construction using GIS applications and a "hybrid" tracking system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Lee, D-E (2004) Construction business automation system (CBAS), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Lee, S H (2010) Optimal highway investment decision-making under risk and uncertainty, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Ma, L (2022) A BIM-based life cycle assessment tool of embodied energy and environmental impacts of reinforced concrete tall buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Mochtar, K (2000) Market-based pricing in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Pandey, A R (2016) Heuristic decision-making model for electrical foremen when workflow is disrupted, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Pulket, T (2008) Universal prediction model for construction litigation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Rashed, A (2022) Influence of internal factors in construction organizations on the implementation of integrated project delivery viewed from the organizational change theory, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Riad, N I (1990) MODA: An expert system for managing owner-directed acceleration, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Rujirayanyong, T (2004) Data warehousing for construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Saleh, E (2020) A risk-based approach in selecting design natural hazard loads for temporary structures, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Suh, K (1993) RUSS: A scheduling system for repetitive-unit construction using line-of-balance technology, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Tokdemir, O B (2003) ALISS: Advanced linear scheduling system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Yang, J (2022) Integrated decision support system for the selection and implementation of delay analysis in construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Yasamis, F (1999) Contractor quality performance (CQP) evaluation model in pavement projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Zhang, C (2013) Automated progress control using laser scanning technology, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Zhou, B (2012) Optimal decision-making of interdependent transportation investment alternatives under risk and uncertainty, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.

Zhou, Q (2002) From CAD to IAD: An internet application of steel construction consulting for architects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Illinois Institute of Technology.