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I'm doing my Master of science degree in Architecture, and I'm looking for a thesis topic. I am interested in BIM and sustainable architecture?

The problem is every time I find a gap in BIM research, and I start to form the framework of the research, I release that I need a software developer to help me in filling the gap, which is not...

15 September 2020 9,606 17 View

Which is your preference when analyzing 3D frames; STAAD, ETABS, LUSAS, RISA 3D SAP200 or ROBOT?

In a followup question to what was previously asked, which of the following would you recommend for analysis and performing design checks on 3D frames: (1) STAAD (2) ETABS (3) SAP2000 (4)...

03 August 2020 4,675 11 View

Is there any public computer vision dataset from construction site?

While research on computer vision applications in construction sites is growing, in most cases, the datasets are not shared for public use. I'm Looking for public datasets of video, image, or...

06 July 2020 2,795 2 View

Would you be willing to contribute your expertise and knowledge on the following topic below?

To all the project management professionals in the United Kingdom, Thank you for taking the time to read this post. I'm currently a final year master's student at Birmingham City University doing...

03 July 2020 1,621 8 View

Have you applied 3D Laser scanning and Building Information Modeling for facility management during operation phase?

3D Laser scanning (also known as LiDAR – Light Detection And Ranging) combines a laser rangefinder with controlled steering of laser beams Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an intelligent 3D...

15 March 2020 8,244 3 View

Construction robots - compatibility with context and surrounding infrastructure/ecosystem required (e.g. BIM, processes, building components, ...)?

Shall construction robots function independently from context factors as stand-alone products (and be designed as such) or be seen, developed, and operated as systems integrated with the context?...

12 December 2019 2,213 3 View

Fellow researchers, please I'm conducting a research survey. Can you kindly help complete this questionnaire?

I am doing thesis research on "Sustainable site management for green construction". The motive of this study is to illustrate a comparative study of green rating systems and enhancing sustainable...

12 December 2019 8,665 3 View

Fellow researchers, please I'm conducting a research survey. Can you kindly help complete this questionnaire?

I am doing thesis research on "Sustainable site management for green construction". The motive of this study is to illustrate a comparative study of green rating systems and enhancing sustainable...

03 December 2019 5,849 7 View

Is there any national energy efficient design codes for existing building renovation in China?

Hello, I was introduced to different types of national energy efficient design standards for new construction in China. But is there any national design standards for existing buildings'...

11 November 2019 2,859 3 View

Is there any national energy efficient design codes for existing building renovation in China?

Hello, I was introduced to different types of national energy efficient design standards for new construction in China. But is there any national design standards for existing buildings'...

06 November 2019 2,225 3 View

Regarding Construction Labour Productivity(CLP), why is there no universally agreed data collection method still?

a method adopted from conventional methods of data collection for CLP, which can be used on-site by contractors, using limited workforce.

09 September 2019 659 4 View

Is it necessary to interview all parties involved in construction of project(failed) ?

Hi, I am working on case study(approx. 20 to 25 projects) research related to failure of construction projects. Since in construction projects contractor, client and consultant are main...

08 August 2019 1,813 5 View

Can anyone suggest a cost-effective binder for bricks?

I am researching on creating an organic brick based on fly ash, coarse sand, and stone dust. However, for that I am trying to locate a highly cost effective binder, preferably hydrophobic and...

29 May 2019 7,443 5 View

Can anyone suggest a cost-effective binder for bricks?

I am researching on creating an organic brick based on fly ash, coarse sand, and stone dust. However, for that I am trying to locate a highly cost effective binder, preferably hydrophobic and...

05 May 2019 1,097 5 View

Upon your site experience, how can we repair the defect on beam due to steel corrosion?

06 April 2019 9,167 14 View

Upon your site experience, is it acceptable to make a join with ground beams?

06 April 2019 1,710 3 View

Upon your site experience, what must done, if the consultant reject part form the work carried out by the contractor?

06 April 2019 2,967 8 View

Upon your site experience, How you can estimate the production date for cement in site, and if its expire or not?

09 March 2019 4,397 19 View

What is the main problems appear when concrete delay two hour during casting?

Upon your site experience, What is the main problems appear when concrete delay two hour during casting?

09 March 2019 10,078 3 View

Upon your site experience, What is the best time on the day for site concrete casting?

09 March 2019 1,427 15 View

Upon your site experience, What is the maximum storage time for cement in site?

09 March 2019 5,134 4 View

What are the most valid and reliable software programs for structural analysis and design?

Please compare various common programs, e.g., ETABS, TEKLA, etc. as well as the new generation of parametric ones, e.g., Karamba, Kangaroo, etc. Please reply by referring to valid scientific papers.

02 February 2019 2,720 26 View

In your opinion when is the best time to perform risk identification?

on construction project

31 January 2019 6,845 14 View

Amount and economy of wood material being used in construction of healthcare buildings?

I am trying to find the figures regarding the use of wood in construction, especially the healthcare buildings, in different parts of the world. There are some old estimates but they do not have...

11 January 2019 2,305 3 View

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