Automating the Japanese site

Article Abstract:

The automation of Japanese construction firm Obayashi's Sumida site in Tokyo, Japan, demonstrates the whole-building automated construction approach which Obayashi has taken: the automated building construction system (ABCS). The ABCS is a top-down approach which integrates a range of assembly and materials handling robots, and produces a more predictable site environment for individual robots. For the Sumida site, there were three main elements of automation: materials handling; locating and welding the steel frame; and placing the cladding and floor units.

Obayashi Corp.

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Building a theory

Article Abstract:

The construction industry in late-1990s Britain is focussing on methods of extending industrialization. The reason for this focus is the need to overcome problems related to skills shortages, increasing costs and long delivery times. However, the trend has not included much consideration of occupant choice. A concept known as Supports, introduced by John Habraken in 1961, aimed to combine occupant choice with the economies of industrialization. UK policy-makers have been visiting other parts of Europe to discover how Supports-based projects fared.

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Information technology 2005

Article Abstract:

Building IT 2005 is a report covering information systems, the building process and communications technologies. Major changes to the industry are expected to arise from the proliferation of communications technologies. The Internet is expected to become more useful as an information source because of its pervasiveness, effective communication standards and low cost.

Reports, Information technology

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