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Computational Decision-Making in Construction

1966 - 1992

In Construction Management during 1966-1992, the period is characterized by the maturation of decision-support and planning through computational tools. The late 1980s introduced AI-driven planning with expert systems and knowledge-based planners that could generate project networks and schedules, while resource-constrained scheduling advanced through bounded enumeration, heuristics, and synthesis of historical data. Computerization efforts began addressing fragmentation in the AEC industry by enabling integrated data flows among design, planning, and field operations, laying the groundwork for more integrated project delivery.

The late 1980s saw a shift toward AI-driven planning in construction, with expert systems, AI planners and knowledge-based tools generating project networks and schedules [1], [10], [17], [5], [20].

Resource-constrained scheduling matured via bounded enumeration, heuristics, and historical reviews, shaping methods for limited-resource projects [8], [11], [2], [15].

Computerization efforts targeted fragmentation in the AEC industry, enabling integration of data, design decisions, and field operations through computer-based approaches [4], [16].

Late-1990s Construction Optimization

1993 - 1999

Partnering-Driven Decision Analytics

2000 - 2007

BIM-Driven Lifecycle Management

2008 - 2014

Lifecycle BIM-Integrated CM

2015 - 2017

Construction Digital Twin Era

2018 - 2024