CONBPS: an expert system to improve the efficiency of the construction process

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Poon, J, Potts, K and Musgrove, P, 2003. CONBPS: an expert system to improve the efficiency of the construction process. Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Research Papers, 4 (21).

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Abstract

The aim of the research outlined in this paper is to develop a best practice process model for building projects based on the use of an expert system. The CONstruction Best Practice System (CONBPS) focusses on projects which are based on the traditional procurement strategy, using the JCT 80 standard form of contract. The model clearly identifies the sequence of construction activities. It also identifies the roles and responsibilities of the major parties on the building team and the issues within the project cycle, which can prove critical to project success. The system incorporates many user-friendly functions, including the provision of multi-choice icons and the provision of an on-line help function. Besides, it also provides interim and final reports which are used to advise the participants on the success factors that they have ignored and to which aspects they should pay more attention. A framework was initially developed focussing on the whole design process with a full knowledge-based system developed for the Inception Stage. CONBPS can be used as a teaching/learning tool to assist teachers and students to better understand the construction process. Also, it could prove useful to project managers and all the participants in the construction process.

Item Type:	Journal article
Description:	This article may only be reproduced without alteration
Publication Title:	Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Research Papers
Creators:	Poon, J., Potts, K. and Musgrove, P.
Publisher:	Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
Date:	2003
Volume:	4
Number:	21
Rights:	Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors © 2003
Divisions:	Schools > School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment
Record created by:	EPrints Services
Date Added:	09 Oct 2015 09:51
Last Modified:	19 Oct 2015 14:24
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/3957