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THE POTENTIAL OF 4D CAD AS A TOOL FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Bovis Lend Lease, P.O. Box 32755, Charlotte, NC 28232-2755, USA

Department of Construction Management, University of Port Elizabeth, P.O. Box 1600, Port Elizabeth, 6000 South Africa, Africa

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THEO C. HAUPT

Peninsula Technikon, Faculty of Engineering, Department of the Built Environment, P.O. Box 1906, Bellville, 7535 South Africa, Africa

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https://doi.org/10.1142/S1609945104000048Cited by:27 (Source: Crossref)

Abstract

The combination of the graphic potential of 3D CAD with the construction project schedule is known as 4D CAD. Since 4D CAD technology links the time-related and physical aspects of a construction project it presents opportunities for use as a tool for construction management. Design and construction planning alternatives and decisions can be evaluated, optimised and justified within the context of space and time. The technology provides the means to integrate the functions, roles, responsibilities and relationships of, and between, all participants in the construction process. This process is examined. Problems that need to be overcome to make 4D CAD more attractive for construction management are also explored.

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