A Research Outlook for Real-Time Project Information Management by Integrating Advanced Field Data Acquisition Systems and Building Information Modeling

The paper aims to investigate the current research gaps in the application of advanced field data acquisition technologies (e.g. 3D Laser Scanning and Radio Frequency Identification) in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. It starts with an overview of past research done in the area and outlines the processes required to implement these tools. It provides a discussion on related challenges and presents a discussion on potential applications of these tools. The paper suggests an outlook for integrating these systems and Building Information Modeling (BIM) for real-time project information management as a response to the industry's low productivity rates.

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