Construction Management

An Evaluation Model for ICT Investments in Construction Projects (PDF) - In this case a new project-oriented evaluation model is developed for the purpose to provide for a structure and a work routine to be used by a multidisciplinary project team to evaluate the implications of realizing ICT investments in construction projects. Click here for more info. *By Dehlin S, Olofsson T (2008)

Benefits and Lessons Learned of Implementing Building Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Technologies for Coordination of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Systems on a Large Healthcare Project (PDF) - This case study presents the use of BIM / VDC tools and processes for the coordination of MEP systems on a $96.9M healthcare project in Northern California, USA. discuss the challenges project team members faced in implementing the BIM / VDC tools and processes for MEP coordination, the specific quantitative and qualitative benefits from the use of BIM / VDC tools and processes that each project team member recognized and the lessons that the project team learned by implementing BIM / VDC tools and processes for the coordination of MEP systems. Click here for more info. *By Khanzode A, Fischer M, Reed D (2008)

BIM Symposium 2008 - University of Massachusetts Amherst: (PDF) - Case Study detailing the Team Perspective, the Collaboration Process, and the Construction Manager's Perspective. Covers Planning and Execution, Realized or Anticipated Benefits, and an Improved 3D Construction Coordination Process Model. *By Herbert S. Newman and Partners P.C. - Yale University, hosted by UMass Amherst.