Environmental Risks to Infrastructure Innovation Programme
CIRIA Ref:
NERC Ref:
Start Date:
53
NE/R008876/1
2017-11-01
Case Study:
Call Year:
End Date:
2017
Research Institution:
University of Reading
Principle Investigator:
Stefan Smith
CO Investigator(s):
Pablo Ballesteros Perez
Industry Partners:
Costain
Hazards
Cascade events, Low temp risks, Multi-hazard combinations
The aim of this innovation project is to explore the feasibility of using long-term multi-variable historical weather data in scheduling construction programmes, both in terms of timing and, for larger schemes, location. This will reduce costs related to delays caused by extreme weather conditions or combinations of non-extreme events, which can significantly affect construction productivity.
Web-based application for scheduling weather-aware construction projects and handle weather-related claims
Webinar containing a YouTube video demonstration of the tool
Link to open source publication related to the project
Open Access paper published on Construction Management and Economics summarising the theoretical contribution of the research project
UK weather-related productivity maps for six standard construction activities: earthworks, concrete, formworks/scaffolding, steelworks, outdoor paintings, and asphalt pavements
Grid values of the UK weather-related productivity maps for the same six standard construction activities
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