Prefabricated structures have garnered attention in bridge construction owing to their
advantages in quality control, cost-effectiveness, and ability to save time. However …

Products derived from trees have been used by mankind for thousands of years, where
timber has a long tradition as an ecological construction material. There is currently an …

Technological interoperability is a driver for seamless data and information exchange
between project team members in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) …

The architectural engineering and construction (AEC) industry is undergoing a digital
transformation that progressively improves its performance, productivity, and …

This book provides in-depth results and case studies in innovation from actual work
undertaken in collaboration with industry partners in Architecture, Engineering, and …

Offsite construction (OSC) is attracting increasing attention from both industry and academia
due to its benefits, such as improved productivity and quality, as well as reduced waste …

The main goal of this study is to explore the adoption of a design for manufacturing and
assembly (DfMA) and building information management (BIM) approach during the whole …

Integrating the knowledge and experience of fabrication during the design phase can help
reduce the cost and duration of steel construction projects. Building Information Modeling …

Timber has recently gained global popularity as a material for taller building typologies. It is
a material much less intensive in resource and energy use and accounts for far less …

Fire safety engineering is a critical specialization to include in the design of a tall building yet
is often excluded from the Building Information Model (BIM) and integrated design process …