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Collins, A, Blondel, A A, Mensah, S and Manu, E (2021) Assessing the cost of competitive tendering in Ghana using transaction cost theory. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(5), 835-50.
Hemalattha, S and Vidjeapriya, R (2021) Developing an integrated framework for optimization of spatial requirements of construction equipment. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(5), 903-17.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: workspace; indoor environments; construction equipment; thermal power plants; automation; geographic information systems; construction sites; building management systems; remote sensing
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- URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-07-2020-0126
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This study aims to develop a framework for optimizing the spatial requirements of the equipment in a construction site using a geographic information system (GIS). An ongoing construction project, an existing thermal powerplant in India, is considered to be the case study, and the corresponding construction activities were scheduled. The equipment spaces were defined for the scheduled activities in building information modelling (BIM), which was further imported to GIS to define the topology rules, validate and optimize the spatial requirements. The BIM simulates the indoor environment, which includes the actual structure being constructed, and the GIS helps in modelling the outdoor environment, which includes the existing structures, temporary facilitates, topography of the site, etc.; thus, this study incorporates the knowledge of BIM in a geospatial environment to obtain optimized equipment spaces for various activities. Space in construction projects is to be considered as a resource as well as a constraint, which is to be modelled and planned according to the requirements. The integration of BIM and GIS for equipment space planning will enable precise identification of the errors in the equipment spaces defined and also result in fewer errors as possible. The integration has also eased the process of assigning the topology rules and validating the same, which otherwise is a tedious process. The workspace for each activity will include the space of the equipment. But, in most of the previous works of workspace planning, only the labour space is considered, and the conflicts and congestions occurring due to the equipment were neglected. The planning of equipment spaces cannot be done based only on the indoor environment; it has to be carried out by considering the surroundings and topography of the site, which have not been researched extensively despite its importance.
Julayhe, N and Rahman, M M (2021) Dwellers' perception on challenges and motivators of greening existing buildings in Brunei Darussalam. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(5), 870-87.
Ofori, G, Zhang, Z and Ling, F Y Y (2021) Initiatives that enable Singapore contractors to improve construction productivity. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(5), 785-803.
Olatunde, N A and Odeyinka, H A (2021) Extent of stakeholder management practices in building projects procured by private corporate organisations in Nigeria. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(5), 819-34.
Oluwole, A O, Jane Jia Suen, L, Heap-Yih, C and Akanmu, A A (2021) Building information modelling penetration in quantity surveying practice. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(5), 888-902.
Sambo Lyson, Z, Mwansa, C and Zulu, E (2021) Perceptions and beliefs influencing intention to use solar energy solutions in Zambian households. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(5), 918-33.
Tuan Son, N, Sherif, M and Mostafa, S (2021) Project stakeholder's engagement and performance: a comparison between complex and non-complex projects using SEM. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(5), 804-18.
Wanigarathna, N, Sherratt, F, Price, A D F and Austin, S (2021) Sources and flow of healthcare built environment design evidence. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(5), 851-69.