In the construction domain, the semantic web has been used in the field of construction education, supply chain, project and construction management, material storage, project design, architecture and graphic designs, etc.
In the field of construction education, repositories have been developed in managing objects as well as metadata using ontologies that offers a set of services such as storing, retrieving and searching of learning objects using semantic web technologies(Ahmed et al. 2007; Pathmeswaran and Ahmed 2009; Argüello et al. 2006a; Argüello et al. 2006b). In the domain of supply chain, great use of semantic repositories about information from different partners on a common or different projects have been undertaken (Zou and Seo 2006; eBuild-XML 2001). In construction and project management semantic web repositories have been developed to enhance interoperability over computer systems to facilitate different construction companies’ projects’ information (Aziz et al. 2004; El-Diraby et al. 2005; Ruikar et al. 2007; Shelbourn et al. 2006; Owolabi et al. 2006; Ping Chen et...
Construction industry has been contributing Hong Kong’s development for long times. It is one of the pillars which is important for supporting Hong Kong to be a better place. There are many large-scaled construction works over history including residential estates, commercial buildings, public utilities and transportation networks. Construction industry can be classified into two sectors: public sector which is mainly the government itself or appointed by government such as Hong Kong Housing Authority
Construction Management is the overall planning, outlook, coordination, budget and control of a construction project from start to finish. Without them, construction projects would be very unorganized and chaotic. They make sure projects run smoothly and efficiently. They work with electricians, plumbers, carpenters and general contractors to produce the safest and best way to complete the project for the customer. Being a construction manager is a good job because they help many people build what
(Act 43 of 2000) The CBE (Council for the Build Environmment) is established as an mandated body over the Build Enironment profession councils which includes Architectural, Engineering, Landscape Architectural, Quantity surveying, Project and Construction Management aswell as Porperty valuers. Their vision is to have an environment built to meet peoples needs and aspirations. They want to reach this goal by implementing projects and programmes that address built environment issues, and add value
Career and College Research Paper When I grow up I would like to be a construction worker. Construction workers are the men and women that you see working on various construction sites, for example residential construction, highway construction, commercial construction, and more. I chose this career because I enjoy working in the outdoors as well as building structures. It is important to understand the education or training requirements, skills, or talents needed, salary and benefits offered
I make the most money in the construction field¨. Mainly because I will more than likely need to know this in the up and coming months. This could help me out when applying for a construction job. This paper will explain the job opportunities as well as the education, tools and locations for modern construction workers. According to busniessdirectory.com a construction worker can be defined as “Sector of national economy engaged in preparation of land and construction, alteration, and repair of buildings
encouraged in teaching process when using these technologies. Also, students are to be much more motivated in this process (Fonseca et al. 2014; Kreijns et al. 2013; Roca and Gagné 2008). Researchers have investigated the application of AR in AEC Education domain. Augmented Reality is considered to be a cost effective technology which provides students with attractive contents and much more interesting with respect to paper books. This technology has been said to be utmost important for focusing students’
the modern world construction of every building today, it refers to the making of parts in an offsite workshop or factory prior to the installation at the site. “The primary purpose of prefabrication is to produce building components in an efficient work environment with accesses to specialized skills and equipment in order to reduce cost and time expenditures on the site while enhancing quality and consistency” (Anderson and Anderson 2007). It is clear that most new construction will have to use
in Project Management degree at University of Liverpool. Construction industry has been always considered as an uncertain and changeful industry. It is obvious that operating in this dynamic environment is affecting projects performance, and leading to time and cost overruns. In the last 15 years Abu Dhabi has witnessed great shift and improvement in the infrastructure development. This research will be concentrating on the construction industry in Abu Dhabi. The research will study the factors
1.0 Introduction The profession of architecture refers to the rendering of services associated with design and construction of buildings and their environments. Such services include, but are not limited to consultation, evaluation, planning, provision of preliminary studies, designs, construction documents, construction management, and the administration of construction contracts. Though architecture is seen to play only a small part of human lives, when the society is considered at large, it becomes
3D Printing in the construction industry It is a natural instinct for humans to always search for an easier, quicker, cost effective means of doing things. As a result, in the construction industry, 3d printing is the new exciting phenomenon that is developing and transforming the industry rapidly. 3d printing is the ability to print 3d objects from a digital file using a chosen material. Traditional construction methods will soon be replaced and a large construction reform will take place before
Research Essay #3 The profession of architecture, the possible career as an architect, taking steps to gain a position and education as well as the set growth and prospects of this profession. According to Lee W. Waldrep (2010), author of the book Becoming a Architect “A Guide to Careers in Design, an architect is an imaginative person who designs a wide range of structures for buildings”(p. 2). These structures not only have to be aesthetically pleasing, but must also meet the safety requirements
salaries are not insistent by the amount of attempts put into the work but instead by the strengths of supply and demand. Most individuals would concur that the job of a construction worker is more challenging than a doctor yet doctors earn more than construction workers. This is because roughly everyone can do the job of a construction worker with minimal training and there is no shortage of supply of work that one would be willing to do the job. The work is difficult due to the amount of physical labor
defending people in court, some saving lives in a hospital, and others planning and building works of construction. These planners have a large-scale effect on everybody in society and have an eye for detail, as well as enjoy using mathematics to ensure proper construction. That is why I have chosen architecture to be my career. An architect is a person who designs buildings and supervises their construction. A broader view of an architect is a person who is responsible for inventing or realizing a particular
is a not-for-profit organization, formed under Section 501(c)3 of the District of Columbia in 2002,” (History). Today ACE, which stands for “Architecture Construction and Engineering,” consists of volunteers who work after school as a design and construction team to teach and mentor high school students to create and build ideas for construction projects. In the ACE Mentor Program there are affiliates to different regions or areas. The website states, “Each affiliate has a board of directors, a local
Construction Management During a flight to New York, I read an article highlighting Auburn University online Masters Program illustrated in Sky Magazine. At this point, I understood these principles intuitively, it produced in me a strong urge to learn and understand the complex theory behind the working of construction management. To elaborate more on my penchant for Construction Management and how the industry that has changed many lives. Throughout my career, Construction Management has always