Computer integrated construction: recent developments and future directions

Authors:
G. Aouad;M. Sun;I. Faraj
Affiliations:
School of Construction and Property Management University of Salford, United Kingdom;School of Construction and Property Management University of Salford, United Kingdom;The Business School, Department of Business Information Technology Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
Venue:
Civil and structural engineering computing: 2001
Year:
2001

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Abstract

This paper gives an overview of research undertaken within the area of Computer Integrated Construction (CIC) with particular reference to project integrated databases. Recent developments are highlighted and future directions are discussed. The paper starts by providing a historical background of the subject area. It then develops an argument for the use and benefits of integrated environments in construction. This is followed by a discussion about the research issues that need to be addressed in the next few years. These issues will be investigated within a holistic view addressing technical, financial, cultural and process perspectives. This paper then addresses and discusses the various misconceptions about project integrated databases.This paper will make reference to current research being conducted at the University of Salford in the UK. Salford has invested heavily in this area and some fruitful results have been realised in bringing together visualisation, object oriented and web technologies to solve some of the problems associated with construction information modelling, integration and communication. This paper will briefly describe some of the projects and initiatives conducted at Salford, particularly within the area of project integrated databases.