A Dynamic Fit-Out Scheduling Framework for Digital Twin-Enabled Modular Integrated Construction

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Abstract

Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) is a novel construction method for its approved space-saving and time-saving for the construction industry. Fit-out construction, as the last essential process of MiC module assembly, significantly affects the delivery of MiC modules for its complexity and flexibility in operations. Emerging technologies, such as the Internet-of-Things (IoT) and Digital Twin (DT), capture real-time fit-out operation data and worker information, which reshape the fit-out job scheduling problem. This study proposes a dynamic fit-out scheduling framework by integrating job scheduling and worker assignment for DT-enabled MiC. First, this study defines the workflow of fit-out operations and the fit-out scheduling problem in MiC. The new fit-out scheduling problem considers job scheduling and worker assignment simultaneously. Second, this work designs a DT-enabled framework for cyber-physical operational synchronisation in MiC regarding workers, operations and jobs. Third, this work implements a dynamic fit-out scheduling method based on Deep Reinforcement Learning. This work intends to conduct experimental analysis using real-life case data. This work aims to provide a real-time data-driven solution for fit-out scheduling problems in MiC.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Production Management Systems. Production Management Systems for Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous Environments - 43rd IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2024, Proceedings
EditorsMatthias Thürer, Ralph Riedel, Gregor von Cieminski, David Romero
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages168-179
Number of pages12
ISBN (Print)9783031716447
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2024
Event43rd IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference on Advances in Production Management Systems, APMS 2024 - Chemnitz, Germany
Duration: 8 Sept 202412 Sept 2024

Publication series

NameIFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
Volume733 IFIP
ISSN (Print)1868-4238
ISSN (Electronic)1868-422X

Conference

Conference43rd IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference on Advances in Production Management Systems, APMS 2024
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityChemnitz
Period8/09/2412/09/24

Keywords

  • Digital Twin
  • Fit-out Construction
  • Modular Integrated Construction
  • Scheduling
  • Worker Assignment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Information Systems and Management

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