User profiles for Eric Forcael

Eric Forcael

Professor, Universidad San Sebastián, Chile
Verified email at uss.cl
Cited by 1108

Behavior and performance of BIM users in a collaborative work environment

E Forcael, A Martínez-Rocamora… - Applied Sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
Featured Application This research has specific applications in architecture firms developing
Building Information Modeling (BIM) projects where coordinators and managers are willing …

Construction 4.0: A literature review

E Forcael, I Ferrari, A Opazo-Vega, JA Pulido-Arcas - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
The construction industry is experiencing changes in its processes and work methods, and
the advancement of new technologies in recent decades has led to a new concept known as …

Ant colony optimization model for tsunamis evacuation routes

E Forcael, V González, F Orozco… - … ‐Aided Civil and …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis foster the creation of effective evacuation
strategies to prevent the loss of human lives. This article proposes a simulation model to …

Modeling competitiveness factors and indexes for construction companies: Findings of Chile

…, AF Serpell, KR Molenaar, E Forcael - Journal of Construction …, 2014 - ascelibrary.org
Globalization and the highly competitive environment have led to an urgent need to create
effective competitive strategies in order to survive. Therefore, companies require a better …

Improving performance of infrastructure projects in developing countries: an Ecuadorian case study

…, CR Rodríguez Díaz, T Rose, E Forcael - International Journal …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Improving the quality of infrastructure is crucial for sustainable development. Providing
infrastructure faces many challenges – both financially and in terms of how projects are delivered. …

Application of problem-based learning to teaching the critical path method

E Forcael, V González, F Orozco, A Opazo… - … of Professional Issues …, 2015 - ascelibrary.org
This paper investigates the application of a problem-based learning (PBL) teaching
methodology to a course on engineering project scheduling, which introduces the critical path …

LEBSCO: Lean-based simulation game for construction management classrooms

…, F Orozco, B Senior, J Ingle, E Forcael… - … of Professional Issues …, 2015 - ascelibrary.org
Simulations and classroom games are effective hands-on learning tools for construction
management students and practitioners. This paper presents the background, methods and …

Relationship between professional competencies required by engineering students according to abet and CDIO and teaching–learning techniques

E Forcael, G Garcés, F Orozco - IEEE Transactions on …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Contribution: To guide engineering educators on the complex path of understanding how to
teach future engineers and how they can help engineering students to obtain the …

[HTML][HTML] Profile characterization of building information modeling users

E Forcael, C Puentes, R García-Alvarado… - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
Nowadays, BIM (Building Information Modeling) has steadily been introduced into the construction
industry as a promising methodology for managing projects. Therefore, it is necessary …

Development of communication protocols between bim elements and 3D concrete printing

E Forcael, J Pérez, Á Vásquez, R García-Alvarado… - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Featured Application This research has specific applications for architectural and structural
design firms to help them to develop communication protocols to connect BIM projects with …