What is meant by Construction?
Construction” refers to the process of planning, designing and creating buildings, machines, devices or other complex structures. This process includes the selection of suitable materials, the determination of measurements and dimensions, the calculation of loads and stresses and the creation of detailed construction plans or construction drawings.
Typical functions of software in the field of “construction” are:
- 3D modelling: Creation of three-dimensional models of buildings or components to visualize their shape, size and structure.
- CAD (Computer-Aided Design): Use of CAD software to create precise construction plans, drawings and technical documentation.
- Load calculation: Calculation of loads and stresses acting on the structure to ensure load-bearing capacity and stability.
- Material selection: Selection of suitable materials, taking into account strength, durability, cost and other relevant factors.
- Construction planning: Planning the construction process, including scheduling, resource allocation and labor requirements.
- Simulation and analysis: Performing virtual tests and analysis to study the behavior of the construction under different conditions.
- Collaboration tools: Tools for collaboration and communication between different team members, including engineers, architects and contractors.
- Document management: Management and organization of construction plans, drawings, reports and other technical documents.
- Quality control: Monitoring compliance with quality standards and building regulations throughout the construction process.
- Project management: tracking project progress, budget management and risk management during the construction phase.