Development of virtual and real-field construction management systems in innovative, intelligent field factory

In this study, we proposed a concept of virtual and real-field construction management systems (VR-Coms), which is integrated with virtual constructio n simulation, planning, scheduling, and performance management systems to e valuate productivity and safety in virtual simulated and real-field constru ctions. And, we built up a computational environment to develop the VR-Coms , The VR-Coms offer supporting modules for learning and discovering solutio ns with objective to manage construction at right speed with improved human ware and constructability. The configuration of VR-Coms is described. This paper also shows an application of agent theory to construction management. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.