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Ahluwalia, S S (2009) A framework for efficient condition assessment of the building infrastructure, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Waterloo (Canada).

Attalla, M M A M (2000) Reconstruction of operating facilities: A model for project management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Waterloo (Canada).

Bosche, F N (2008) Automated recognition of three-dimensional CAD model objects in dense laser range point clouds, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Waterloo (Canada).

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: project success; quality control; project manager; experiment; project performance
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  • URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/304822254
  • Abstract:
    There is shift in the Architectural/Engineering/Construction and Facility Management (AEC&FM) industry toward performance-driven projects. Assuring good performance requires efficient and reliable performance control processes. However, the current state of the AEC&FM industry is that control processes are inefficient because they generally rely on manually intensive, inefficient, and often inaccurate data collection techniques. Critical performance control processes include progress tracking and dimensional quality control. These particularly rely on the accurate and efficient collection of the as-built 3D status of project objects. However, currently available techniques for as-built 3D data collection are extremely inefficient, and provide partial and often inaccurate information. These limitations have a negative impact on the quality of decisions made by project managers and consequently on project success. This thesis presents an innovative approach for Automated 3D Data Collection (A3dDC). This approach takes advantage of Laser Detection and Ranging (LADAR), 3D Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) modeling and registration technologies. The performance of this approach is investigated with a first set of experimental results obtained with real-life data. A second set of experiments then analyzes the feasibility of implementing, based on the developed approach, automated project performance control (APPC) applications such as automated project progress tracking and automated dimensional quality control. Finally, other applications are identified including planning for scanning and strategic scanning.

de Oliveira, R (1994) A methodology for housing design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Waterloo (Canada).

Elbehairy, H (2007) Bridge management system with integrated life cycle cost optimization, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Waterloo (Canada).

Elhakeem, A A M (2006) An asset management framework for educational buildings with life-cycle cost analysis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Waterloo (Canada).

Ghaeli, M R (1998) Pavement and bridge cost allocation analysis of the ontario intercity highway network, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Waterloo (Canada).

Mbabazi, A (2004) Quantification and analysis of construction claims, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Waterloo (Canada).

Zaneldin, E (2000) An information model for improving design coordination in building projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Waterloo (Canada).