This paper presents an automated tool named the stochastic project financing analysis system (SPFA). TriVera is designed to link the cost of materials reports generated from the 3D software, with the cost of resources reports generated from the scheduling software, and allows for the display of cost at the same time sequence as the construction schedule animation.
A key feature of the method is a software application, TriVera, that facilitates the integration process.
An efficient and user friendly method for integrating cost to 4D CAD models for construction has been developed. Current methods of construction integrated design do allow linking cost to a 3D software, but such applications are mostly data oriented, do not support information visualization, or are hard to utilize with commercially available software. Though 4D CAD applications in building design allow for the visualization of the construction sequence, are not designed to support the time sequenced display of cost related information. In advanced applications construction schedule has been successfully integrated into 3D projects, and the resulting 4D models provide an innovative decision making tool that can facilitate the construction of large scale projects. State-of the-art three-dimensional (3D) software allow for information exchange with other software used within the AEC industry. A sample Groove workspace is developed and demonstrated with customized modules and templates for a typical construction project. This thesis compares the features of Groove software to commonly used project management and collaboration systems in the construction industry. Microsoft Groove provides an alternative for web-enabled project management and collaboration with comprehensive and customizable tools, while maintaining the familiar Microsoft Office look and feel.
These issues can be addressed by utilizing a software package that provides a familiar user interface and flexible customization options. The major reasons were the required software knowledge, training and comfort level of the users. In the last decade, the construction industry has realized the necessity of adopting project management and collaboration systems but experienced adaptation and implementation problems. Web-based or web-enabled project management and collaboration software offer several opportunities for this purpose. Sharing and synchronizing information exchange among diverse team players requires a comprehensive project management and collaboration system that is easily accessible and manageable. In every construction project, there is involvement of multiple team-players and their individual efforts have to be coordinated in a timely manner.
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