Contract Planning Workbench [Drogemuller, CSIRO] 2002-056-C

We also know the resources (personnel and plant) required to construct these elements. A simple plan for the erection of these columns can be built up using this available information. We also know that these columns will normally be erected after the floor below is completed and before the beams and slab above are started. The plans for the various groups of elements can be assembled into a cohesive whole for the entire project using this relatively simple reasoning process. The construction plan for the entire project can then be presented to a human operator to allow them to analyse and improve the suggested schedule. The scope of the project, in the initial phase, will be limited to the structural elements (as provided by 2001-007-C), i.e. beams, columns, slabs, walls and footing systems. Once the viability of the deliverables is proven the project will be extended to cover a wider range of building elements. This project has also provided an opportunity to build a relationship with CIFE at Stanford University through Professor Martin Fischer. CIFE has a long history of research into this area see http://www.stanford.edu/group/4D