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Showing 1 to 20 of 116 for “"AEC"”.
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Innovation in the AEC industry through wireless sensor networks
… the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry. IT can introduce great efficiencies and productivity gains in construction.
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Enhancing Autonomous Robots in the AEC Industry using Foundation Models
The construction industry faces challenges such as productivity shortfalls, safety risks, and labor shortages. Robotics, much like its transformative role in manufacturing, can offer a promising path to address these issues; however, adoption remains in its early stages due to technical challenges …
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A digital prototype for collaborative conceptual design in the Thai AEC sector
… stakeholders working in partnership in the AEC industry are connected together in a complex way so information sharing is not straightforward; however, they are now supported by digital tools and communication technology, which can mediate this collaborative process. Effective collaboration …
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Content Based Integration of *Construction Site Images in AEC/FM Model Based Systems
… and integration of construction images in AEC/FM model based systems will be presented. Specifically, a combination of techniques from the areas of image processing, computer vision, and content-based image retrieval have been deployed to develop a method that can retrieve related …
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Atomic testing and population genetics: the AEC and the classical/balance controversy, 1946-1957
… of the United States Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) in the 1950s on the genetic hazards of fallout and radiation was a distortion of the views of geneticists from both sides of the classical/balance controversy, an intrascientific dispute among geneticists. In their attempt to demonstrate the …
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A Knowledge-based system framework for semantic enrichment and automated detailed design in the AEC projects
… of a streamlined BIM workflow throughout the AEC projects’ lifecycle will provide the project stakeholders with the rich information embedded in the parametric design models. Users can incorporate this rich information in various activities, improving efficiency and productivity of project …
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Design and Evaluation of Domain-Specific Interaction Techniques in the AEC Domain for Immersive Virtual Environments
… limited. Some interactive applications in the AEC (architecture / engineering / construction) domain have not yet benefited from applying VEs. A review of prior work has suggested that 3D interaction has not reached a level that meets real-world task requirements. Most interaction techniques …
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Digital Technologies (DT) in the AEC Industry: Investigating Determinants Impacting DT Adoption & Developing a Transformative Roadmap Facilitating DT Implementation
… the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector acknowledges the potential of DT, the adoption rates and proficiency vary among firms of different sizes and types. This research investigated the determinants influencing DT adoption and devised a transformative roadmap for DT …
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Investigation of liquid carryover in the girdler-sulfide process for production of heavy water at the AEC Savannah River Plant
"An investigation of the causes of liquid carryover in the Girdler-Sulfide process for the production of heavy water was carried out using 12 samples of carbon collected over a one-year time period. Organic impurities from the feedwater were concentrated by adsorption on carbon. Studies of methods …
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Legal analysis on the relationship between the AU/AEC and RECs : Africa lost in a "spaghetti bowl" of legal relations?
… the formation of the African Economic Community (AEC). Africa's continental community AEC is envisioned as the overall objective of the African regional integration process in the Abuja Treaty. The concept of the pursuit of sustainable development through RECs is not doubted in Africa. The Abuja …
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A single qualitative case study of how the introduction of an AEC unit influenced the experiences of patients, carers and NHS staff
… needs. In response, Ambulatory emergency care (AEC), which offered a different way of providing medical daycare, was introduced (Department of Health [DH], 2010c). The introduction of AEC was based on the supposition that it can prevent short-stay admissions and improve patients’ experiences. …
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Empirical investigation into development of a curricular framework to embed building information modelling with undergraduate architectural programmes within Saudi Arabia
The demand for BIM implementation within the AEC industry has recently increased. BIM has therefore, becomes one of the significant methods for solving and preventing issues within the AEC industry. This has motivated governments and owners to require BIM within their projects, such as the UK and …
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Experiments in corporate collaboration : the case of the Arts Electronica Future Lab
… It is part of the Ars Electronica Center (AEC), a cultural institution which for over two decades has been a pioneer in exploring the interface between art, technology, and society and mediating public interaction with new technologies. As a nonprofit organization, the AEC is primarily …
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Evaluating the effectiveness of design-build project delivery method in commercial interior design and fit-out projects. A qualitative study of New Zealand’s AEC industry
… Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry paying more attention to this area due to the demand for commercial sectors such as offices, retail, and hospitality. Limited research is available on commercial interior design and fit-out practices, particularly on the effectiveness …
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Developing Active and Engaged Youth Citizens: An Examination of Ethical Factors, Demographics, and Problem-Solving Disposition
… to bolster active and engaged citizenship (AEC). The purpose of this study was to explain AEC through the examination of ethical factors, demographics, and problem-solving disposition of youth participating in leadership-development programs. This study utilized both person- and …
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Generation of induced progenitor-like (iPL) cells using interrupted reprogramming
… be derived from adult alveolar type II cells (AEC-II-iPL cells) and the iPL process results in the rescue of the in vitro limited clonogenic capacity of AEC-II cells. These highly specified iPL populations are functional and therapeutic that are capable of directly contributing to lung …
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An Investigation of Visualization Technologies for Remote Work in The Architectural, Engineering and Construction Industry
… the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry are applying technology solutions to facilitate remote work, making the work site less crowded. Visualization technologies (VT)—extended Reality and Unmanned Aerial vehicles' ability to monitor construction activities—can help the AEC …
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An expert systems technology transfer model for the architecture-engineering-construction industry
… the Architecture-Engineering-Construction (AEC) industry with significant potential for innovation. However, the adoption of state of-the-art computer technologies by a majority of AEC firms faces many hurdles. The objective of this research is the development of methodologies for …
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Plano para estruturação de escritório de gestão por processos em IPES
… a área de Arquitetura, Engenharia e Construção (AEC). A essa área cabe desenvolver ou lidar com processos e projetos que se referem a assuntos de arquitetura e engenharia. Entretanto, na maioria dos casos as unidades responsáveis pelas atividades dessa área não têm conseguido …
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Information Technology Change in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry: An Investigation of Individuals' Resistance
… the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. By understanding how individual participants resist and adapt to change, their resistance can be better accommodated by the organization in the adoption of new information technology within the AEC industry. This enables researchers …
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