An nD modelling approach to improve communication processes for construction

Abstract

The number and variety of design and construction stakeholders can make effective and efficient collaboration difficult, a situation that is not helped by the sequential way in which many of the processes work. This paper presents the findings of a number of workshops focussing on the problems and barriers inherent in the industry which would currently prevent effective implementation of a process improvement tool. Discussion attempts to illustrate the ways in which the concurrent approach that nD Modelling is taking can help overcome the most significant of these problems. It is concluded that an nD model could provide the greatest value as a communication tool for industry and education as education arguably provides one of the greatest opportunities by which improvements to the industry may come about.

Keywords :Construction, Information communication technologies, Concurrent Engineering, nD Modelling.