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Traffic analysis at road intersections is an important activity in the project design and planning phases because it allows selecting the most suitable traffic requirements and site characteristics. Therefore, traffic simulation models are indispensable and useful tools to support collaborative decision-making. The building information modeling (BIM) approach shows great potential to contribute to the traffic analysis and road design improvement; however, BIM has been adopted mainly in the building sector, rather than road infrastructure projects. Therefore, this paper presents a BIM-based methodological framework for traffic analysis and simulation of road intersection design. The proposed framework has five main steps: 1) BIM models and traffic information collection; 2) BIM model configuration; 3) BIM simulation, analysis, and calibration; 4) BIM cost analysis and documentation; and 5) alternatives comparison and recommendations. The application of the proposed framework to a case study shows several BIM implementation benefits in the traffic analysis at road intersections. Some of the most prominent BIM benefits observed in the case study are a better understanding of design, improved project quality, more efficient communications, scope clarification, and speed up the design process.
Karen Castañeda; Omar Sánchez; Rodrigo F. Herrera; Eugenio Pellicer; Hernán Porras. BIM-based traffic analysis and simulation at road intersection design. Automation in Construction 2021, 131, 103911 .
AMA StyleKaren Castañeda, Omar Sánchez, Rodrigo F. Herrera, Eugenio Pellicer, Hernán Porras. BIM-based traffic analysis and simulation at road intersection design. Automation in Construction. 2021; 131 ():103911.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKaren Castañeda; Omar Sánchez; Rodrigo F. Herrera; Eugenio Pellicer; Hernán Porras. 2021. "BIM-based traffic analysis and simulation at road intersection design." Automation in Construction 131, no. : 103911.
The design of retaining walls follows a classic structure. The engineer proposes certain dimensions that will be modified until they comply with the regulatory and site restrictions presented by the project. This is an iterative process that can be optimized through a new method called generative design. The designer codes the characteristics and restrictions of the project so that the system creates the most appropriate solutions to the problem presented. In this research, a computer program was created to build the dimensions of retaining walls using generative design. For this purpose, Design Science Research (DSR) was used, complemented with the incremental software development method. A program that delivers multiple retaining wall design alternatives in a short time was constructed. The evaluation of this program was performed through usability tests, giving as main perceptions the program’s ease of use and the time savings concerning the traditional design.
Gabriel Díaz; Rodrigo F. Herrera; Felipe Muñoz-La Rivera; Edison Atencio. Generative Design for Dimensioning of Retaining Walls. Mathematics 2021, 9, 1918 .
AMA StyleGabriel Díaz, Rodrigo F. Herrera, Felipe Muñoz-La Rivera, Edison Atencio. Generative Design for Dimensioning of Retaining Walls. Mathematics. 2021; 9 (16):1918.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGabriel Díaz; Rodrigo F. Herrera; Felipe Muñoz-La Rivera; Edison Atencio. 2021. "Generative Design for Dimensioning of Retaining Walls." Mathematics 9, no. 16: 1918.
The physical progress of a construction project is monitored by an inspector responsible for verifying and backing up progress information, usually through site photography. Progress monitoring has improved, thanks to advances in image acquisition, computer vision, and the development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). However, no comprehensive and simple methodology exists to guide practitioners and facilitate the use of these methods. This research provides recommendations for the periodic recording of the physical progress of a construction site through the manual operation of UAVs and the use of point clouds obtained under photogrammetric techniques. The programmed progress is then compared with the actual progress made in a 4D BIM environment. This methodology was applied in the construction of a reinforced concrete residential building. The results showed the methodology is effective for UAV operation in the work site and the use of the photogrammetric visual records for the monitoring of the physical progress and the communication of the work performed to the project stakeholders.
Nicolás Jacob-Loyola; Felipe Muñoz-La Rivera; Rodrigo Herrera; Edison Atencio. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for Physical Progress Monitoring of Construction. Sensors 2021, 21, 4227 .
AMA StyleNicolás Jacob-Loyola, Felipe Muñoz-La Rivera, Rodrigo Herrera, Edison Atencio. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for Physical Progress Monitoring of Construction. Sensors. 2021; 21 (12):4227.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNicolás Jacob-Loyola; Felipe Muñoz-La Rivera; Rodrigo Herrera; Edison Atencio. 2021. "Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for Physical Progress Monitoring of Construction." Sensors 21, no. 12: 4227.
Although the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry is highly relevant to national development, it suffers from significant productivity challenges. Beneath the design and documentation of structures, a dynamic, complex process is taking place, with constant modifications and feedback involving numerous professionals from different fields and their respective approaches and work developed using various computer programs. This diversity of factors converges within an iterative trial-and-error process and does not stop until a refined model is achieved. To understand traditional structural engineering companies (SECs) in Chile involved in building private procurement projects, 25 non-value-adding SEC activities were identified and classified according to typical lean management waste categories. These were initially validated by a panel of experts and then confirmed through a survey of 37 companies. The identified activities reduce the productivity of SEC organizations, contributing to low AEC industry indicators.
Felipe Muñoz-La Rivera; Juan Vielma; Rodrigo Herrera; Elisa Gallardo. Waste Identification in the Operation of Structural Engineering Companies (SEC) According to Lean Management. Sustainability 2021, 13, 4249 .
AMA StyleFelipe Muñoz-La Rivera, Juan Vielma, Rodrigo Herrera, Elisa Gallardo. Waste Identification in the Operation of Structural Engineering Companies (SEC) According to Lean Management. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (8):4249.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFelipe Muñoz-La Rivera; Juan Vielma; Rodrigo Herrera; Elisa Gallardo. 2021. "Waste Identification in the Operation of Structural Engineering Companies (SEC) According to Lean Management." Sustainability 13, no. 8: 4249.
The traditional structural design produces elements that can be improved from the point of view of the use of the material. As a way of perfecting these processes, methodologies such as BIM have emerged, which, although they fulfill their mission of creating information models through collaborative work, their form of parameterization is still limited. In this context, the generative design emerges as a way of designing by stipulating the parameters and restrictions to be met so that the code then delivers different alternative solutions. This document aims to synthesize different generative design applications in structural engineering to extend its use in civil engineering. To achieve this, a literature review, and a survey of professionals in the area were used to obtain their opinion. As a result, seven application cases were obtained, where the main use identified for generative design is the optimization of the amount of material for structural elements. Besides, most of the respondents are unaware or have little knowledge of what this process is about, although, after understanding it, they believe it can be used in their professional practice.
G. Díaz; R. F. Herrera; F. C. Muñoz-La Rivera; E. Atencio. Applications of generative design in structural engineering. Revista ingeniería de construcción 2021, 36, 29 -47.
AMA StyleG. Díaz, R. F. Herrera, F. C. Muñoz-La Rivera, E. Atencio. Applications of generative design in structural engineering. Revista ingeniería de construcción. 2021; 36 (1):29-47.
Chicago/Turabian StyleG. Díaz; R. F. Herrera; F. C. Muñoz-La Rivera; E. Atencio. 2021. "Applications of generative design in structural engineering." Revista ingeniería de construcción 36, no. 1: 29-47.
There is a beneficial effect when integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) with lean practices to identify and reduce waste in the construction industry. According to experts, it is possible to improve the design process through waste reduction by implementing lean practices and BIM. An unexplored perspective on these synergies concerns the relationship between the specific uses of BIM and lean practices. Therefore, this study analyzed the relationships between Lean Design Management (LDM) practices and BIM uses in the planning and design phases of the infrastructure lifecycle. To achieve this objective, the research was organized into three stages: (1) the explanation of LDM practices and BIM uses; (2) the characterization of sample projects and data collection strategies; and (3) data exploration, including reliability analysis, descriptive statistics, association analysis, and a causal analysis of LDM practices and BIM uses. The analysis of the relationship between LDM practices and BIM uses generated empirical evidence of the implementation of BIM uses and lean management practices at the design phase. LDM practices from the categories planning and control and problem-solving and decision-making were more related to BIM uses than LDM practices from the category stakeholder management. Additionally, it was concluded that if a project applies a higher proportion of BIM uses, it will tend to apply a higher proportion of LDM practices; however, this relationship is not as clear in the other way around.
Rodrigo F. Herrera; Claudio Mourgues; Luis F. Alarcón; Eugenio Pellicer. Analyzing the Association between Lean Design Management Practices and BIM Uses in the Design of Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management 2021, 147, 04021010 .
AMA StyleRodrigo F. Herrera, Claudio Mourgues, Luis F. Alarcón, Eugenio Pellicer. Analyzing the Association between Lean Design Management Practices and BIM Uses in the Design of Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. 2021; 147 (4):04021010.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRodrigo F. Herrera; Claudio Mourgues; Luis F. Alarcón; Eugenio Pellicer. 2021. "Analyzing the Association between Lean Design Management Practices and BIM Uses in the Design of Construction Projects." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management 147, no. 4: 04021010.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) allows the integration of work teams, collaboration, and the generation of intelligent parametric digital models. Therefore, because BIM is a collaborative working methodology, it is not possible to effectively teach BIM without the use of collaborative teamwork. Traditionally, teaching at universities has promoted individual student learning and development through lectures and examinations. The objective of this paper was to analyze the interactions in student teams when project- and team-based teaching methodologies are applied. To evaluate the interactions, we used the technique of social network analysis (SNA), and to evaluate the students’ effort, we measured the number of hours dedicated to individual work and teamwork over 15 weeks. This research highlights the importance of collaborative work in the process of training students for careers in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry in BIM technology environments. The work was performed practically using real construction projects that were completed by student teams. The measurement of interactions was carried out using SNA, which allowed us to determine the density of interactions within each group. Teams that work more hours collaboratively than individually become better integrated, which is a feature that is also recognized in the individual achievements of their members.
Rodrigo F. Herrera; Felipe Muñoz-La Rivera; Juan C. Vielma. Interaction Networks within Student Teams Learning Building Information Modeling (BIM). Journal of Civil Engineering Education 2021, 147, 05020008 .
AMA StyleRodrigo F. Herrera, Felipe Muñoz-La Rivera, Juan C. Vielma. Interaction Networks within Student Teams Learning Building Information Modeling (BIM). Journal of Civil Engineering Education. 2021; 147 (1):05020008.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRodrigo F. Herrera; Felipe Muñoz-La Rivera; Juan C. Vielma. 2021. "Interaction Networks within Student Teams Learning Building Information Modeling (BIM)." Journal of Civil Engineering Education 147, no. 1: 05020008.
Road inspection and maintenance require a large amount of data collection, where the main limiting factor is the time required to cover long stretches of road, having a negative impact on the optimization of the work. This article aims to identify modern tools for road maintenance and analysis. To carry out the research, recent methodologies are used to guide the work in different stages to adequately justify the processes involved. Using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), cameras, and GPS, three-dimensional virtual models are reconstructed, which are useful for extracting the necessary information since they allow for accurate replication of the captured. In this way, it is possible to obtain longitudinal profiles associated with the road, and with it, the international roughness index (IRI) is calculated, which gives results within 0.1 (m/km) of the certified official results, which shows its potential use and development.
Matías Prosser-Contreras; Edison Atencio; Felipe Muñoz La Rivera; Rodrigo F. Herrera. Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Photogrammetry to Obtain the International Roughness Index (IRI) on Roads. Applied Sciences 2020, 10, 8788 .
AMA StyleMatías Prosser-Contreras, Edison Atencio, Felipe Muñoz La Rivera, Rodrigo F. Herrera. Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Photogrammetry to Obtain the International Roughness Index (IRI) on Roads. Applied Sciences. 2020; 10 (24):8788.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMatías Prosser-Contreras; Edison Atencio; Felipe Muñoz La Rivera; Rodrigo F. Herrera. 2020. "Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Photogrammetry to Obtain the International Roughness Index (IRI) on Roads." Applied Sciences 10, no. 24: 8788.
Currently, there is a need for civil engineering programs to train their students in subjects associated with sustainability. Additionally, civil engineers in their work must constantly make decisions, so their training is necessary. Therefore, the goal of this research is to present a methodology for teaching multi-criteria decision-making methods in the context of civil engineering and road infrastructure projects using sustainable factors. To achieve the objective of this study, a decision-making simulation activity has been designed based on a five-step research process: (1) definition and contextualization of the case study; (2) design and planning of the simulation activity; (3) implementation of this activity; (4) evaluation of indicators; and (5) statistical analysis of metrics. The teaching methodology used is of a practical-theoretical type and allows for the step-by-step teaching of three multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) methods that, according to the literature review, are widely used in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. This teaching activity is intended for undergraduate students and professionals in the AEC industry who require a decision-making tool that promotes transparency in problem-solving and who have no knowledge of MCDM. The results obtained in this research show that the method perceived by the group of students with the least difficulty was the weighting rating and calculating (WRC), because of its previous familiarity and use in academic environments. It is recommended that MCDM methods be taught in semester courses to students in training so that they can develop a deep understanding of these tools and can demonstrate their usefulness for decision making where there are many variables to consider, where there are many decision-makers, and for the incorporation of sustainable factors for project evaluation.
Gabriela Paredes; Rodrigo Herrera. Teaching Multi-Criteria Decision Making Based on Sustainability Factors Applied to Road Projects. Sustainability 2020, 12, 8930 .
AMA StyleGabriela Paredes, Rodrigo Herrera. Teaching Multi-Criteria Decision Making Based on Sustainability Factors Applied to Road Projects. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (21):8930.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGabriela Paredes; Rodrigo Herrera. 2020. "Teaching Multi-Criteria Decision Making Based on Sustainability Factors Applied to Road Projects." Sustainability 12, no. 21: 8930.
Road infrastructure projects are essential for a country’s economic and social development. Due to the magnitude, the projects are associated with considerable economic investments that in the case of failure can seriously affect regions’ economies. Despite the importance, roads from different countries are affected by cost overruns, hence, it is essential to identify and analyze the causative factors to focus the search for mitigation solutions. There are several studies focused on the cost factors identification, however, studies are lacking that synthesize and analyze the frequency and importance with which the factors have been reported to obtain a phenomenon overview. Therefore, this paper focuses on analyzing the frequency and importance with which cost overrun factors are reported in road projects. The research method consisted of a systematic review compound of five principal stages: (1) question formulation; (2) searching of relevant documents; (3) document selection; (4) evidence collection, analysis and synthesis; and (5) results’ report. Thirty-eight cost overrun factors were identified and classified into 14 categories. According to the Influence Index, the five most important and frequent cost overrun factors were: (1) failures in design, (2) price variation of materials, (3) inadequate project planning, (4) project scope changes, and (5) design changes.
Rodrigo F. Herrera; Omar Sánchez; Karen Castañeda; Hernán Porras. Cost Overrun Causative Factors in Road Infrastructure Projects: A Frequency and Importance Analysis. Applied Sciences 2020, 10, 5506 .
AMA StyleRodrigo F. Herrera, Omar Sánchez, Karen Castañeda, Hernán Porras. Cost Overrun Causative Factors in Road Infrastructure Projects: A Frequency and Importance Analysis. Applied Sciences. 2020; 10 (16):5506.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRodrigo F. Herrera; Omar Sánchez; Karen Castañeda; Hernán Porras. 2020. "Cost Overrun Causative Factors in Road Infrastructure Projects: A Frequency and Importance Analysis." Applied Sciences 10, no. 16: 5506.
Resumen: El sistema Lean Production, con sus principios de eficiencia de las industrias y los sistemas de producción, plantea una nueva forma de trabajo, iniciando en el sector automovilístico, pero más tarde adaptándose a otros sectores, como la industria de la construcción, a través de Lean Construction y sus diversos sistemas de aplicación, dentro de los que se destaca, Last Planner® System (LPS). En base a la metodología del LPS se han planteado diversos softwares, que incorporan sus componentes principales y ayudan a las empresas en la planificación y control de proyectos. A pesar de su auge, actualmente se desconocen los reales requerimientos que tienen las empresas constructoras acerca de las herramientas TI basadas en LPS, y a su vez, cómo las principales herramientas TI que aplican LPS satisfacen estas necesidades. Ante este escenario, esta investigación identificó y validó los requerimientos para herramientas TI basadas en la metodología LPS, junto con evaluar cómo los principales softwares del mercado hacen cumplimiento de éstos aspectos.
Cortés M.J.; R. F. Herrera; F. C. Muñoz-La Rivera; B. Ávila-Eça De Matos. Principales requerimientos de una herramienta TI basada en last planner® system. Revista ingeniería de construcción 2020, 35, 126 -134.
AMA StyleCortés M.J., R. F. Herrera, F. C. Muñoz-La Rivera, B. Ávila-Eça De Matos. Principales requerimientos de una herramienta TI basada en last planner® system. Revista ingeniería de construcción. 2020; 35 (2):126-134.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCortés M.J.; R. F. Herrera; F. C. Muñoz-La Rivera; B. Ávila-Eça De Matos. 2020. "Principales requerimientos de una herramienta TI basada en last planner® system." Revista ingeniería de construcción 35, no. 2: 126-134.
Fabián Retamal; Luis Salazar; Rodrigo F. Herrera; Luis F. Alarcón. Exploring the Relationship Among Planning Reliability (PPC), Linguistic Action Indicators and Social Network Metrics. Proc. 28th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC) 2020, 109 -118.
AMA StyleFabián Retamal, Luis Salazar, Rodrigo F. Herrera, Luis F. Alarcón. Exploring the Relationship Among Planning Reliability (PPC), Linguistic Action Indicators and Social Network Metrics. Proc. 28th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC). 2020; ():109-118.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFabián Retamal; Luis Salazar; Rodrigo F. Herrera; Luis F. Alarcón. 2020. "Exploring the Relationship Among Planning Reliability (PPC), Linguistic Action Indicators and Social Network Metrics." Proc. 28th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC) , no. : 109-118.
Social network analysis (SNA) has not been used to study design project teams in which the full interactions have become more complex (formal and informal) because the team members are from different companies and there is no colocation. This work proposes a method to understand the interactions in the design teams of construction projects using SNA metrics and the sociograms generated within temporary organizations. This study includes three stages: (1) a literature review of the dimensions of interactions within work teams and the application of SNA to the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry; (2) a proposal of an interaction network method for construction project design teams; and (3) an analysis of a pilot project. Interaction networks were defined in two categories: general interactions and commitment management. For each network, metric indicators were defined for the analysis. The pilot project showed high levels of consistency among team responses. The proposed method allows an analysis of the entire work team and of each individual team member. The method also makes it possible to analyze the work team from a global perspective by carrying out a joint analysis of two or more networks.
Rodrigo F. Herrera; Claudio Mourgues; Luis Alarcon; Eugenio Pellicer. Understanding Interactions between Design Team Members of Construction Projects Using Social Network Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management 2020, 146, 04020053 .
AMA StyleRodrigo F. Herrera, Claudio Mourgues, Luis Alarcon, Eugenio Pellicer. Understanding Interactions between Design Team Members of Construction Projects Using Social Network Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. 2020; 146 (6):04020053.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRodrigo F. Herrera; Claudio Mourgues; Luis Alarcon; Eugenio Pellicer. 2020. "Understanding Interactions between Design Team Members of Construction Projects Using Social Network Analysis." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management 146, no. 6: 04020053.
Evidence exists for the application of lean management practices in the design process. However, there is no systematic review of this type of practice that links the design management practices to the lean construction principles. There is no tool to assess the level of use of lean design management practices in construction projects either. Therefore, this paper aims to assess the lean management practices that are performed at the design phase of construction projects. The research was divided into a literature review of design management practices; a validation of lean design management practices with a practice–principle relationship, based on an expert survey; the devolvement of a tool (questionnaire) to evaluate the lean design management practices; and an assessment in 64 construction projects (coherence, reliability, correlation, and descriptive analysis). It is concluded that evidence exists for the implementation of 19 lean design management practices. These practices are grouped into three categories: stakeholder management, planning and control, and problem solving and decision making. Additionally, in the assessment of the 64 projects, it can be observed that the lean design management practices are at initial levels of implementations, so there is a significant development gap. This research proposes a tool to assess management practices in the design phase of construction projects; then, the study identifies implementations gaps, it provides benchmarks with other projects, and it improves the design process through a taxonomy of lean design management practices.
Rodrigo F. Herrera; Claudio Mourgues; Luis Fernando Alarcón; Eugenio Pellicer. An Assessment of Lean Design Management Practices in Construction Projects. Sustainability 2019, 12, 19 .
AMA StyleRodrigo F. Herrera, Claudio Mourgues, Luis Fernando Alarcón, Eugenio Pellicer. An Assessment of Lean Design Management Practices in Construction Projects. Sustainability. 2019; 12 (1):19.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRodrigo F. Herrera; Claudio Mourgues; Luis Fernando Alarcón; Eugenio Pellicer. 2019. "An Assessment of Lean Design Management Practices in Construction Projects." Sustainability 12, no. 1: 19.
This paper seeks to identify improvements in the level of implementation of the Last Planner System (LPS) with the use of information technologies (IT) based on its methodology. In addition, we correlate the level of implementation of specific LPS components to the plan percent complete (PPC). The conjoint analysis of IT benefits in implementation and correlation to PPC allowed identification of two critical components: the standardization of the planning and control process, which can be quantitatively assessed by the PPC, and the systematic analysis and removal of constraints assessed through the percentage of constraints removed (PCR). A sample of 50 projects was used to corroborate that projects that have higher PPC and PCR also have better performance, measured by the schedule accomplishment and number of noncompliances. Consequently, results inferred that projects that use IT systems based on LPS have a more systematic planning and control and better constraint management that also correspond to better schedule accomplishment and less noncompliance.
Camilo Ignacio Lagos; Rodrigo Fernando Herrera; Luis Alarcon. Assessing the Impacts of an IT LPS Support System on Schedule Accomplishment in Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management 2019, 145, 04019055 .
AMA StyleCamilo Ignacio Lagos, Rodrigo Fernando Herrera, Luis Alarcon. Assessing the Impacts of an IT LPS Support System on Schedule Accomplishment in Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. 2019; 145 (10):04019055.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCamilo Ignacio Lagos; Rodrigo Fernando Herrera; Luis Alarcon. 2019. "Assessing the Impacts of an IT LPS Support System on Schedule Accomplishment in Construction Projects." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management 145, no. 10: 04019055.
Lean philosophy introduces a new approach for maximizing value while minimizing waste, facilitating sustainable practices at the same time. Companies have become aware of these improvements and are demanding students well formed in Lean concepts. However, to meet this demand, universities must adapt their curricula to include courses that use alternative teaching methods to connect to real contexts. This paper seeks to analyze the benefits of lecture- and game-based learning for developing students’ understanding of Lean Construction Principles. A case study is carried out in the “Lean Construction” course of the Master of Planning and Management in Civil Engineering of the Universitat Politècnica de València. A combination of a traditional lecture and three simple games is applied. Descriptive statistics, the Mann–Whitney U-test, and the Wilcoxon test are performed to analyze the impact of each activity on the understanding of each Lean Construction Principle. Results highlight the importance of combining the lecture class with multiple games to effectively impart knowledge about Lean principles and their application in the construction industry. In addition, they emphasize the importance of selecting the game according to the Lean principle to be taught.
Rodrigo F. Herrera; M. Amalia Sanz; Laura Montalbán-Domingo; Tatiana García-Segura; Eugenio Pellicer. Impact of Game-Based Learning on Understanding Lean Construction Principles. Sustainability 2019, 11, 5294 .
AMA StyleRodrigo F. Herrera, M. Amalia Sanz, Laura Montalbán-Domingo, Tatiana García-Segura, Eugenio Pellicer. Impact of Game-Based Learning on Understanding Lean Construction Principles. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (19):5294.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRodrigo F. Herrera; M. Amalia Sanz; Laura Montalbán-Domingo; Tatiana García-Segura; Eugenio Pellicer. 2019. "Impact of Game-Based Learning on Understanding Lean Construction Principles." Sustainability 11, no. 19: 5294.
The evaluation of BIM capabilities and repeatability enables a company or project to identify its current status and how to improve continuously; this evaluation can be performed with BIM maturity models. However, these maturity models can measure the BIM state but not specifically the application of BIM uses. Likewise, in interorganizational project teams with a diversity of factors from various companies, it is possible to evaluate the capacity at a specified time with specified factors, but it is not possible to evaluate the repeatability unless the client always works with the same project teams. Therefore, despite the existence of various BIM uses in the literature, there is no instrument to evaluate the level of implementation of them in construction projects. This research proposes a BIM Use Assessment (BUA) tool for characterizing the levels of application of the BIM uses in the planning and design phases of building projects. The research methodology was organized into three stages: (1) identification, selection, and definition of BIM uses; (2) proposal of the BUA tool for characterizing the level of BIM use application; and (3) validation of the BUA tool. The tool was validated using 25 construction projects, where high reliability and concordance were observed; hence, the BUA tool complies with the consistency and concordance analysis for assessing uses in the design and planning phases of construction projects. The assessment will enable self-diagnosis, stakeholder qualification/selection, and industry benchmarking.
María J. Rojas; Rodrigo F. Herrera; Claudio Mourgues; José L. Ponz-Tienda; Luis Alarcon; Eugenio Pellicer. BIM Use Assessment (BUA) Tool for Characterizing the Application Levels of BIM Uses for the Planning and Design of Construction Projects. Advances in Civil Engineering 2019, 2019, 1 -9.
AMA StyleMaría J. Rojas, Rodrigo F. Herrera, Claudio Mourgues, José L. Ponz-Tienda, Luis Alarcon, Eugenio Pellicer. BIM Use Assessment (BUA) Tool for Characterizing the Application Levels of BIM Uses for the Planning and Design of Construction Projects. Advances in Civil Engineering. 2019; 2019 ():1-9.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaría J. Rojas; Rodrigo F. Herrera; Claudio Mourgues; José L. Ponz-Tienda; Luis Alarcon; Eugenio Pellicer. 2019. "BIM Use Assessment (BUA) Tool for Characterizing the Application Levels of BIM Uses for the Planning and Design of Construction Projects." Advances in Civil Engineering 2019, no. : 1-9.
Structural engineering companies (SECs) currently have a series of deficiencies that hinder their processes and interactions, decreasing their productivity, lacking collaborative and interconnected processes, not including current work methodologies such as building information modeling (BIM). The BIM methodology seeks to integrate processes and professionals involved in engineering tasks by working on platforms with coordinated and intelligent 3D virtual models. BIM has great potential for structural engineering companies (SEC) and solves their most salient problems. This paper defines a methodology to implement BIM in the SEC, focused on solving the complexities of the design phase, those that make the implementation of BIM in these offices a nontrivial task. Characterized by the optimization of resources, flexibility, and adaptability, the methodology proposed for BIM implementation within SEC clearly and objectively identifies the resources and expectations of the organizations, sets out the requirements necessary to develop the BIM methodology, and provides practical and technical recommendations for planning and monitoring the implementation.
Felipe Muñoz-La Rivera; Juan Carlos Vielma; Rodrigo F. Herrera; Jorge Carvallo. Methodology for Building Information Modeling (BIM) Implementation in Structural Engineering Companies (SECs). Advances in Civil Engineering 2019, 2019, 1 -16.
AMA StyleFelipe Muñoz-La Rivera, Juan Carlos Vielma, Rodrigo F. Herrera, Jorge Carvallo. Methodology for Building Information Modeling (BIM) Implementation in Structural Engineering Companies (SECs). Advances in Civil Engineering. 2019; 2019 ():1-16.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFelipe Muñoz-La Rivera; Juan Carlos Vielma; Rodrigo F. Herrera; Jorge Carvallo. 2019. "Methodology for Building Information Modeling (BIM) Implementation in Structural Engineering Companies (SECs)." Advances in Civil Engineering 2019, no. : 1-16.
Purpose The construction industry’s business model is mainly based on the interaction among the architecture office, the engineering office and the construction company. The performance and practices of architects’ offices, unlike those of the other actors, are difficult to characterize and there have been few studies on these issues. To better understand architects’ performance, the purpose of this paper is to develop a benchmarking tool based on real practices identified by managers of Chilean architecture offices. Design/methodology/approach The research method includes a complete literature review, followed by a study of a sample of nine Chilean architecture offices, with whom a series of four workshops was developed, to establish both performance indicators and relevant management practices. Finally, these metrics were applied in an architectural office as a pilot case. Findings Four management dimensions were defined: client management, external coordination, internal organization and human resources. Key performance indicators were divided into process, financial and quality indicators. The workshops carried out with the architectural offices demonstrated the relevance of benchmarking tools such as the one developed, which enables the systematic measurement of both management practices and performance indicators. Originality/value Although there have been several efforts to create benchmarking tools for the construction industry, few efforts have focused on architecture offices. Therefore, this research aims to explicitly identify management practices that can be used for this type of organization and to coordinate among multiple actors to find the best way to measure their performance, other than the fulfilment of schedules and budgets.
José Luis Salvatierra; Miguel A. Gálvez; Freddy Bastías; Tito Castillo; Rodrigo Fernando Herrera; Luis Alarcon. Developing a benchmarking system for architecture design firms. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 2019, 26, 139 -152.
AMA StyleJosé Luis Salvatierra, Miguel A. Gálvez, Freddy Bastías, Tito Castillo, Rodrigo Fernando Herrera, Luis Alarcon. Developing a benchmarking system for architecture design firms. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. 2019; 26 (1):139-152.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJosé Luis Salvatierra; Miguel A. Gálvez; Freddy Bastías; Tito Castillo; Rodrigo Fernando Herrera; Luis Alarcon. 2019. "Developing a benchmarking system for architecture design firms." Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 26, no. 1: 139-152.
Una selección de subcontratistas errónea en la industria de la construcción causa problemas críticos como: retrasos en los proyectos, calidad deficiente de los trabajos y costos adicionales. Este trabajo entrega una herramienta para la selección de subcontratos, ésta se traduce en una metodología de toma de decisiones para seleccionar el subcontrato más adecuado para cada proyecto. Para lograr el objetivo, primero se determinan las prácticas actuales de subcontratación a través de una encuesta que fue contestada por cincuenta empresas del rubro. Posteriormente, se analizan dos métodos de toma de decisiones (WRC y CBA) en una simulación de toma de decisiones que fue realizada a diez empresas del rubro de forma presencial. Los resultados fueron concluyentes, en doce de las quince simulaciones el método WRC destacó al contrastarse con el método CBA, por lo cual se define al método WRC como el más adecuado para este tipo de selección. Finalmente, se presenta la metodología de toma de decisiones como una herramienta de optimización del proceso de selección de subcontratistas, en ésta se incluyen aspectos como: recomendaciones antes del proceso de selección y la estructura en detalle para desarrollar correctamente el método WRC.
Andrés Crisóstomo; Rodrigo F. Herrera. Metodología de toma de decisiones para la selección de subcontratos en la industria de la construcción. Obras y proyectos 2018, 28 -40.
AMA StyleAndrés Crisóstomo, Rodrigo F. Herrera. Metodología de toma de decisiones para la selección de subcontratos en la industria de la construcción. Obras y proyectos. 2018; (24):28-40.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAndrés Crisóstomo; Rodrigo F. Herrera. 2018. "Metodología de toma de decisiones para la selección de subcontratos en la industria de la construcción." Obras y proyectos , no. 24: 28-40.