cSite ontology for production control of construction sites

cSite ontology for production control of construction sites

Farghaly, Karim (University College London (UCL))
Soman, R. K. (TU Delft Integral Design & Management)
Whyte, Jennifer (University of Sydney)

2023

In the realm of construction production control, effective communication across operational levels and the rapid influx of diverse data are essential. Yet, integrating this data faces challenges due to disparate systems and a lack of common terminology, resulting in data silos and hindered interoperability. An ontology-based solution emerges as promising for enhancing interoperability. This research paper introduces the development, implementation, and assessment of the cSite ontology, encompasses several crucial facets necessary for efficient production control such as location, activities, and documents. To evaluate its practicality, a real-case study was conducted, wherein the ontology was employed to answer competency questions through SPARQL queries. Furthermore, interactive dashboards, situated within the construction control rooms, were developed to present the information visually. This paper underscores the transformative potential of integrated and visualised production information in construction projects. Additionally, it illuminates how the cSite ontology can facilitate the development and implementation of construction digital twins.

Construction Project Management
Interoperability
Linked data
Ontology
Production Control
Semantic web

http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:ae96d76b-cae1-4ce4-847b-0d046b580b5a

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2023.105224

0926-5805

Automation in Construction, 158

Institutional Repository

journal article

© 2023 Karim Farghaly, R. K. Soman, Jennifer Whyte