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Review of Optimization Dynamically Applied in the Construction and the Application Potential of ICT

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  • Boda Liu

    (College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China)

  • Bin Yang

    (College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China)

  • Jianzhuang Xiao

    (College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China)

  • Dayu Zhu

    (College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China)

  • Binghan Zhang

    (College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China)

  • Zhichen Wang

    (College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China)

  • Miaosi Dong

    (College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China)

Abstract

Currently, construction projects are getting more complex, applying more information and communication technologies (ICT), while few studies use real-time data to dynamically optimize construction. The purpose of this article is to study the current development status of the optimization applied dynamically in the construction phase and their potential for applying real data collected by ICT. This article reviews 72 relevant optimization methods and identified some of the ICT research studies that can provide them with dynamic data. The dynamic triggering mode of each research is first analyzed, then its dynamic way, dynamic data, data resource, optimization object, and method are identified and formulated. The results reveal the great value of dynamic optimization in dealing with the complicated and uncertain contextual conditions in construction. Different dynamic triggering modes have different affinities with real data. Then, through the analysis of ICT articles, the huge potential of these dynamic optimization methods in applying real data is shown. This paper points out the most practical dynamic mode for engineers or managers to continuously apply optimization methods to solve dynamic problems in construction, and put forward scientific questions for related researchers: How does one combine ICT with the event dynamics or uncertain parameters? Based on this, the research gap of this area is identified a conceptual solution is proposed.

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  • Boda Liu & Bin Yang & Jianzhuang Xiao & Dayu Zhu & Binghan Zhang & Zhichen Wang & Miaosi Dong, 2021. "Review of Optimization Dynamically Applied in the Construction and the Application Potential of ICT," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(10), pages 1-18, May.
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