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Innovative Delivery of Information to the Crafts

Publication No
RS327-1
Type
Research & Development Product
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2015
Pages
17
Research Team
RT-327
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Abstract
CII chartered Research Team (RT) 327, Innovative Delivery of Information to the Crafts, to explore ways that engineering can improve overall project delivery, particularly with respect to its delivery of information to craft workers. From the outset,
Key Findings
Use of two-sided isometric drawings results in a 16% improvement in installation speed. Other notable improvements include direst work up, indirect prep time down, and a reduction in errors. (RS327-1, p. 11)
When using the two-sided isometric drawings, craft with lower spatial ability—as measured by the card rotation (left) and cube comparison (right) tests—performed as efficiently and effectively as pipefitters with higher spatial ability. (RS327-1, p. 13)
Two-sided drawings result in a $33 return for every $1 increase for engineering costs. Gains from Investment were estimated by improvements observed from installation rates. The cost to produce the Two-Sided Isometric was considered, however the time saved to compensate labor and operating equipment outweighs the added investment significantly. (RS327-1, p. 14)
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Research Topic
Innovative Delivery Methods of Information to the Crafts
Keywords
Two-sided Isometric drawing, craft productivity, information to crafts, spatial ability, Three-dimensional model, delivery methods, rt327