Open Access3d/4d Visualization Framework for Modelling Off-Site Productivity of Modular Construction Housing
Author(s) -
Jad Jureidini,
Mona Afifi,
Rita Zhang,
Mohamed AlHussein
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
modular and offsite construction (moc) summit proceedings
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2562-5438
DOI - 10.29173/mocs11
Subject(s) - modular design , visualization , productivity , computer science , process (computing) , modular construction , systems engineering , construction engineering , software , building information modeling , engineering , software engineering , engineering management , operations management , scheduling (production processes) , artificial intelligence , economics , macroeconomics , programming language , operating system
Construction, as the process of constructing a building, has diverse range of available software tools which have been developed to support modelling operations, tasks, and processes in the construction industry. 3D visualization as a modelling tool has been widely used to improve modular and off-site construction activities; it allows for seamless information sharing and collaboration among project stakeholders, and also provides opportunities for improvements suggested by the project team. This paper presents a framework for modelling the off-site modular construction of housing at the Kent Homes manufacturing facility through 3D/4D visualization. A case study is represented to illustrate the potential for production improvement.