Developing a Knowledge-based Information System (KISCCES) for Construction Cost Estimating and Scheduling

Abstract

The research project is to develop a Knowledge-Based Information System for Construction Cost Estimating and Scheduling (KISCCES). To accomplish the research goal, the researchers develops a prototype project management system that can produce pictorial data to all involved parties, cost and schedule in nearly realtime basis. The scope of the research project includes transferring pictorial data via the wireless network, measuring construction productivity using time-lapse video, and developing a graphical user interface for cost estimating and scheduling. The tasks for this project are outlined as follows: conduct literature review, purchase necessary software and hardware, define measurement data for each activity, conduct field experiments in construction projects to transmit time-lapse video wirelessly and consistently, and develop a prototype graphical user interface to estimate cost and duration on a nearly real-time basis. Upon development of the KISCCES, the researchersevaluatethe estimated cost and schedule by statistically comparing it with estimates by construction industry experts.