An nD modelling approach to improved communication processes in construction

Marshall-Ponting, AJ; Aouad, GF

Abstract

The number and variety of design and construction stakeholders can make effective and efficient collaboration difficult, a situation that is not helped by the sequential way in which many of the processes work. This paper presents the findings of a number of workshops focussing on the problems and barriers inherent in the industry which would currently prevent effective implementation of a process improvement tool. Discussion attempts to illustrate the ways in which the concurrent approach that nD Modelling is taking can help overcome the most significant of these problems. It is concluded that an nD model could provide the greatest value as a communication tool for industry and education as education arguably provides one of the greatest opportunities by which improvements to the industry may come about.

Citation

Marshall-Ponting, A., & Aouad, G. (2005). An nD modelling approach to improved communication processes in construction. Automation in Construction, 14(3), 311-321. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2004.08.018

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Conference Name: International conference on construction IT 2004
• Conference Location: Langkawi, Malaysia
• End Date: Feb 21, 2004
• Publication Date: Feb 1, 2005
• Deposit Date: Feb 7, 2014
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 5, 2016
• Journal: Automation in Construction
• Print ISSN: 0926-5805
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 14
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 311-321
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2004.08.018
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2004.08.018
• Related Public URLs: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/09265805/14/3
• Additional Information: Event Type : Conference; Funders : Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC); Projects : From 3D to nD Modelling