Integrating Virtual Prototyping and Cad Technologies in Construction Project Planning: A Review

Wofai O. Ewa and Onuegbu O. Ugwu

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Integrating Virtual Prototyping and Cad Technologies in Construction Project Planning: A Review

December 2020. pp. 45-69

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Abstract

This paper reviewed the construction planning process and available CAD-based planning methods, in a bid to proposing integrated technological improvements, towards improved productivity of the global Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector. Through a mixed research method involving a review of literature published in the last 40 - 50 years; including 12 Books, 52 peer-reviewed articles, 13 conference proceedings, 1 Technical Report and 2 Theses; and subject matter expert validation workshops. This research projects the planning phase of the construction project life-cycle as holding the key to creating a more effective and efficient project delivery, by the integration of computer-aided virtual reality and prototyping, in the delivery of construction projects. This review paper contributes to existing literature by bringing new insights into the practice of Construction Planning through the proposal and validation of a PRototyping and VIRtual Information System (PR-VIRIS) framework. PR-VIRIS is proposed to combine case-based reasoning techniques and virtual prototyping in the simulation of alternative construction methods, to boost productivity and aid decision-making by governments, policy makers and project managers on large capital projects.

Keywords

Construction Planning

Virtual Reality

Virtual Prototyping

Computer-Aided Designs

PR-VIRIS

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Publisher :Korea Institute of Construction Engineering and Management
Publisher(Ko) :한국건설관리학회
Journal Title :Journal of Construction Engineering and Project Management
Volume : 10
No :3
Pages :45-69
Received Date :2020. 08. 06
Revised Date :2020. 12. 28
Accepted Date : 2020. 12. 31
DOI :https://doi.org/10.6106/JCEPM.2020.10.3-4.045

Journal of Construction Engineering and Project Management ISSN:2233-9582(Online)

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