COMPUTERIZED MONITORING OF PUBLIC SECTOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

This paper presents the results of a study to develop and field test a prototype computer-based system, the goal of which is to improve the ability of owners to monitor progress on and manage the site documentation of construction projects. Public agencies in particular often collect exhaustive site data which is used for such on-site purposes as decision-making and reporting, as well as serving claims support and design feedback needs by becoming the basis of the 'as-built' record of construction events. The main objective of the prototype system was to demonstrate that it is possible to create a more comprehensive picture of the project from the data collected, which allows for the detailed and timely assessment of problems, trends, and opportunities for improvement.