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Classroom Occupancy-based Human Resource Optimization using Sensor- and WiFi-based Location Tracking
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This thesis presents a framework for dynamic allocation of human resources in operations and maintenance based on occupancy of university classrooms using sensor- and WiFi-based location tracking. It includes case studies where 125 classrooms at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, are...
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Customized Manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning System for Offsite Modular Light Gauge Steel Construction
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The research presented in this thesis describes the implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that works in parallel to an offsite modular construction production line. The framework, which integrates lean manufacturing construction and time study, is used to diagnose...
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Generative Design with Quality Function Deployment for Architectural Layout Design Optimization
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Architectural design problems are inherently complex due to their non-linear nature and the interdependence of many variables. Traditional design methods struggle with the speed and breadth of exploration, often failing to adapt quickly to changing client needs and project timelines. This...
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Fall 2019
In Canada, demand for automated construction manufacturing has increased, and, consequently, there has been an increase in the demand for automated manufacturing systems. An opportunity exists in Canada to tap into the growing market for automated manufacturing systems; however, there is limited...
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Fall 2023
The construction industry has been long recognized for its low productivity, lack of digitalization, and a reduced appetite for innovation. This has shed light on industrialization as paradigm to ensure the successful implementation of construction projects through offsite construction methods....