Azzeddine Oudjehane

azz_oPaper: Application of an Interrelated UAS-BIM system for Construction Progress Monitoring, Inspection and Project Management

Abstract:  Construction progress monitoring and constant comparison between “As-planned and the actual state of the project “As-built” is a critical task for construction project managers to keep projects on track. Currently, progress and inspection reports are based on manual input and observation of each and every phase of the construction projects, such processes are costly and time consuming.

Unlike the traditional method for project control, integrating advanced technologies such Building Information Modeling (BIM), Unmanned Autonomous Systems (UAS) and real-time cloud based data modeling and analysis, enable real time project control, monitoring and inspection. Advanced BIM encompasses project As-Planned information such as design, specification, cost, and schedule which enables CPMs to have an accurate comparison between as As-Planned and the UAS based As-Built states of the project. This paper describes:

  • The current state for building information modelling and unmanned aerial system in construction projects.
  • A strategy for the application and integration of BIM and UAS throughout progress monitoring of the construction of a recreational facility.
  • The challenges and opportunities for full automation and data analytics towards real time project control and monitoring of Construction projects.

Biography: Dr. Azzeddine Oudjehane joined SAIT to teach in and the BSc Construction Project Management in 2012 and develop applied and scholarly research opportunities meeting the needs of the construction industry in Alberta.

With over 20 years of experience leading multi-disciplinary projects in R&D, business innovation and market development and performance evaluation, Dr. Oudjehane working with various stakeholders from government and industry. He is also Principal of AZZO Consulting. He holds graduate degrees in both Applied Science and Business Administration.

With over 50 publications and presentations at international conferences, Dr. Oudjehane serves in various journal review committees and has chaired sessions at conferences. In 2014, Azzeddine was elected to the Board of Directors of the Alberta Chapter for Canada Green Building Council, where he leads the Green School Initiative. Over the past year, he has given talks and presentations on sustainability and innovation in construction project management