Crime in the AEC-industry: Opportunity space for the quality assurer

Although the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry is highly relevant to national development, it suffers from significant productivity challenges. Beneath the design and documentation of structures, a dynamic, complex process is taking place, with constant modifications and feedback involving numerous professionals from different fields and their respective approaches and work developed using various computer programs. This diversity of factors converges within an iterative trial-and-error process and does not stop until a refined model is achieved. To understand traditional structural engineering companies (SECs) in Chile involved in building private procurement projects, 25 non-value-adding SEC activities were identified and classified according to typical lean management waste categories. These were initially validated by a panel of experts and then confirmed through a survey of 37 companies. The identified activities reduce the productivity of SEC organizations, contributing to low AEC industry indicators.

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Quantum Computing and the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry: Trends, Challenges, Near-Term Practical Opportunities and Future Outlook

10.32591/coas.e-book.002 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Oliver Barima ◽

Keyword(s):

Quantum Computing ◽

Future Research ◽

Communication Tools ◽

Architectural Engineering ◽

Complex Problems ◽

Potential Impact ◽

Near Term ◽

Communication Methods ◽

Industry Trends ◽

Aec Industry

Digital computing and allied communication tools have been phenomenal, but they are fast reaching their technical limits and also their capacity to solve certain extant complex problems. Quantum computing has now emerged with a touted potential to deal with aspects of the latter complex problems and also significantly transform extant computing and communication methods. Yet, little studies exist in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry related literature on quantum computing to boost awareness and also explore its prospective impact on the AEC industry. This study discusses the underpinning basic concepts, technologies and trends in the quantum computing domain to build awareness to boost Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry capacity on the topic. The research dissects the challenges in this novel area. And also examines the near-term practical opportunities and potential impact of quantum computing on the AEC industry. The study concludes with suggestions for practice and future research.

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Defragmenting the AEC Industry through a Single, Component-Based Building Information Model

Structures Congress 2013 ◽

10.1061/9780784412848.083 ◽

2013 ◽

Author(s):

Anton C. Harfmann ◽

Jennifer Bray ◽

Christine Carlo ◽

Samuel Carl ◽

Tyler Gentry ◽

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Keyword(s):

Information Model ◽

Single Component ◽

Building Information Model ◽

Building Information ◽

Aec Industry

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Towards Enhancing Building Information Modeling Implementation in the Egyptian AEC Industry

The Academic Research Community Publication ◽

10.21625/archive.v2i3.360 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 209

Author(s):

Nouran Elabd ◽

Laila Khodeir

Keyword(s):

Case Studies ◽

Building Information Modeling ◽

Recent Decade ◽

Information Modeling ◽

Building Information ◽

Design Construction ◽

Design And Construction ◽

Aec Industry

Since the expression "Building Information Modeling" (BIM) was initially presented in the Engineering and Construction AEC industry in the most recent decade; it has changed numerous parts of the design, construction, and operation of a building. BIM is a middleware connector that represents the advancement and utilization of PC. BIM has various frameworks which have been conducted by the pioneers in the BIM industry to enhance the BIM process. There is a study of the reflection of those frameworks on the Egyptian AEC industry to overcome the threats that prevent Egypt from applying BIM technology more broadly. In addition, a comparison is conducted between the successful countries which implemented BIM in their projects and managed to enhance their adoption by examining the local challenges and targets. The countries then made strategies and standards to overcome the aforementioned obstacles. Furthermore, successful actions were applied that can match with the Egyptian industrial requirements. This paper is expected to define the challenges which are facing the Egyptian industry to apply BIM and the potential capabilities of solving those problems. To acquire the vital information to carry on this paper, a questionnaire was created and distributed in the AEC community. The reason for the study was to see how experts consider BIM as a device in the fields of design and construction in general and in the Egyptian industry particularly. The aim of this paper is to propose a framework through several case studies which are discussed, analyzed and compared. The purpose of the analysis is to explore the importance of using BIM. Additionally, exploring the effect of different parameters on implementing BIM helped significantly during the process. It starts with proposing its framework with evaluating matrix that contains attributes to measure its success, moreover, it serves as a great help to the Egyptian companies that make real business decisions about enhancing BIM implementation through this framework.

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Topics for Collaborative Research in AEC: Pilot Findings from a Sustainable Perspective

10.29007/k8c7 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Luciana Debs ◽

Sara Gusmao Brissi

Keyword(s):

Interdisciplinary Collaboration ◽

Collaborative Work ◽

Information Modeling ◽

Building Performance ◽

Indoor Environmental Quality ◽

Starting Point ◽

Building Information ◽

Building Components ◽

Quality Decision ◽

Aec Industry

Recent improvements in the AEC industry, such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and lean construction and sustainability, require that the design and construction process be approached from a holistic and collaborative manner. From an academic perspective, collaboration also is an important teaching and research component that allows for a well-rounded understanding of the AEC industry. However, very little research has been performed on collaboration in the AEC disciplines, specifically interdisciplinary collaboration. As a starting point, this paper focuses on academic collaboration in journal publications related to sustainability and building performance. The authors provide bibliometric and thematic analyses of three 2018 research publications related to building performance and written by faculty affiliated with construction departments. The main goal of the paper is to provide preliminary findings about which AEC disciplines were included and which themes were prevalent in collaborative publications. Preliminary findings indicated themes related to performance analysis of buildings and / or building components; indoor environmental quality; decision-making and evaluation methods; and life cycle assessment. Results can be used to identify potential areas that are conducive to collaborative work between construction and other AEC disciplines in order to stimulate more interdisciplinary collaboration within AEC research.

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Initial Study on Building Information Modeling Adoption Urgency for Architecture Engineering and Construction Industry in Indonesia

MATEC Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/matecconf/201814706002 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 147 ◽

pp. 06002

Author(s):

Fauzan Alfi Agirachman ◽

Ilham Fajar Putra ◽

Adam Angkawijaya

Keyword(s):

Construction Industry ◽

Building Information Modeling ◽

Initial Study ◽

Qualitative Approach ◽

Information Modeling ◽

Distribution Analysis ◽

Analysis Method ◽

Building Information ◽

Key Factor ◽

Aec Industry

This paper presents our initial study on Building Information Modeling (BIM) adoption urgency for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry in Indonesia. Currently, BIM is being adopted by many countries around the world because of its’ efficiency and other benefits. Meanwhile, most of AEC industries in Indonesia still using the conventional method and there are no regulations from Indonesian AEC authority for adopting BIM. With that situation, a study of BIM adoption in Indonesian AEC industries is important. This study uses a qualitative approach with explorative type. Input from the survey is evaluated qualitatively using content analysis, distribution analysis and correspondence analysis method. Based on analysis result, it shows that BIM as a mean to encourage a more sustainable approach in AEC industry is still in its development phase but it shows great potentials and it gives stakeholders a better way to achieve sustainable built environment. Current lack of awareness and understanding of BIM in Indonesia, particularly in the education sector, is a key factor that impedes BIM adoption and one that can be addressed by integrating BIM into AEC curriculum. Government and practitioners alike need to develop a strategic roadmap to pave way for successful BIM implementation.

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