University of Twente Student Theses
Enhancing Constructability in Construction Projects : Developing a Visualisation Application for Early Design Phases
Schlette, D.F. (2025) Enhancing Constructability in Construction Projects : Developing a Visualisation Application for Early Design Phases.
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| Abstract: | The goal of this thesis is to combine early scheduling methods with construction knowledge to develop a Python-based tool that assesses constructability in the early design phases of building projects. By combining Agent-Based Modelling (ABM) with Discrete-Event Simulation (DES), the tool provides flexible and dynamic constructability evaluations. By bridging the gap between early design uncertainty and practical construction needs, this technique seeks to assist stakeholders—particularly those engaged in tendering and early design phases—in identifying possible concerns early. The research addresses three main questions: What relevant data is available in the early design of the projects? How will the simulation be developed, including initial conditions, agent interactions, and metrics extraction? And how effectively does the tool assess constructability? To answer these questions, a mixed-method approach was used, combining qualitative interviews with project managers, planners, and designers, and quantitative simulations based on original project characteristics. The study employed simple 2D drawings and data and concentrated on high-voltage substation structures. According to the findings, prefabricated components, geotechnical data, preliminary timetables, and spatial layouts are examples of pertinent data types. The starting circumstances included equipment specifications, task dependencies, and comprehensive 2D site layouts. When navigating the site and carrying out their duties, agents representing construction machines adhere to a vehicle policy. Constructability was assessed using metrics including task completion times, resource utilisation rates, and Gantt charts, which revealed inefficiencies and bottlenecks and offered input on the viability of work sequences. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | ET: Engineering Technology |
| Programme: | Civil Engineering BSc (56952) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/105197 |
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