Recent Utilization of ICT in Construction Management and Future Directions

Abstract

The construction management of RC structures is complex. Creating a schedule takes time, and selecting the appropriate processes is also challenging. To address these issues, Kajima Corporation has been working on developing an automated schedule creation tool. The main improvements include automating quantity calculations and optimally selecting from multiple schedules. The automated scheduling tool operates by creating pour divisions based on a 3D model, inputting construction information, and determining construction steps. When this information is converted to CSV data and fed into the software, a schedule is generated. For formwork, scaffolding, and shoring, “AutoCAD” is used. The workflow is defined and systematized by individual components, allowing for the calculation of end dates based on fluctuations in procurement plans and the number of times shoring is repurposed, leading to optimal solutions. Additionally, the company is developing an automatic layout optimization system for formwork and working on technologies to improve the efficiency of rebar processing and assembly tasks.