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The Benefits Of Employing Multi Skilled Techniciansto Maintenance Processes, Abdulsalam A. Al-Sudairi
The Benefits Of Employing Multi Skilled Techniciansto Maintenance Processes, Abdulsalam A. Al-Sudairi
Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ)
Many researchers and practitioners applied lean theory to planning, designing and executing construction projects. However, few of their studies have been conducted in maintaining such projects. Maintaining and operating any constructed facility costs more than its initial cost. The aim of this study is to improve maintenance processes by simulating the lean concept of multi-skilled technician to an existing maintenance process. Statistical data and maintenance process map of Saudi Consolidated Electric Company (SCECO) are modeled in Extend+BPR® to be an experimental tool for evaluating the benefits of multi-skilled technicians. The simulation models of this study showed significant improvement in both …
Integrating Computational Analysis Techniques In Egyptian Academic Architecture Curricula, Ingy El-Darwish
Integrating Computational Analysis Techniques In Egyptian Academic Architecture Curricula, Ingy El-Darwish
Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ)
Educational environments must support real life needs, and serve industry demands on both local and worldwide levels. Computer technology can enhance architecture in so many ways. Data Collection, conceptual design, computer aided design, digital model, physical model, virtual reality, simulation, and remote collaboration are different fields that support architecture technically, not to mention the advantages in construction industry. That is why it must be integrated in architecture education, but with care so as not burden creativity. It was found that 75% of the computer modules in architecture departments in Egyptian universities and institutes do not fully integrate with other modules. …