Research efforts have been proving that computer simulation is a useful decision-support
tool for construction projects for more than four decades. Nevertheless, it has not gained …

Over the past two decades, Discrete Event Simulation (DES) has significantly influenced
Construction Engineering and Management (CEM), leading to the development of …

Construction simulation is the science of develo** and experimenting with computer-
based representations of construction systems to understand their underlying behavior. This …

With the rapid advancement of sensing and computing technology and the wide adoption of
mobile computing, the construction industry has faced a rise in the amount of information …

Construction simulation, a fast-growing field, is the science of develo** and experimenting
with computer-based representations of construction systems to understand their underlying …

Most high-rise building construction projects rely on tower cranes to perform lifting and
hoisting activities. In practice, tower cranes are managed based on demand, urgency, and …

Traditional construction planning, which depends on historical data and heuristic
modification, prevents the integration of managerial details such as productivity dynamics …

This paper suggests the methodology to follow when conducting discrete-event simulation
(DES) studies in construction engineering and management research. Emphasis is made on …

In pipe spool assemblies used in construction, pre-fabrication errors inevitably occur due to
the complexity of the tasks involved in the pipe spool fabrication process, the inaccuracy of …

Research on the application of 3D visualization and virtual reality (VR) in discrete-event
simulation (DES) has received increased attention in the past two decades. The increasing …