Carlos Caldas - Publications:

Refereed Archival Journal Publications:
  • Chi, S., Caldas, C., and Gong, J. (2008) “A Crash Avoidance Framework for Heavy Equipment Control Systems Using 3D Imaging Sensors.” ITCon Special Issue on Sensors in Construction and Infrastructure Management, 13, 118-133.
  • Gong, J. and Caldas, C. H. (2008) "Data Processing for Real-Time Construction Site Spatial Modeling" Automation in Construction, 17 (5), 526-535.
  • Hwang, B. Thomas, S. R., DeGezelle, D., and Caldas, C. H. (2008) "Development of a Benchmarking Framework for Pharmaceutical Capital Projects." Construction Management and Economics, 26(2), 177-195.
  • Soibelman, L., Wu, J., Caldas, C. H., Brilakis, I, Lin, K.Y. (2008) "Management and Analysis of Unstructured Construction Data Types." Advanced Engineering Informatics, 22, 15-27
  • Chou, C., Caldas, C. H., and O'Connor, J. (2007) “Decision Support System for the Combined Transportation and Utility Construction Strategy." Transportation Research Record, Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 1994, 9-16.
  • Teizer, J., Caldas, C. H., and Haas, C. (2007) "Real-time Three-Dimensional Occupancy Grid Modeling for the Detection and Tracking of Construction Resources.” ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(11), 880-888.
  • Song, J., Haas, C. H., and Caldas, C. H. (2007) "A Proximity-based Method for Locating RFID Tagged Objects." Advanced Engineering Informatics, 21, 367-376.
  • Caron, F., Razavi, S. N., Song, J. Vanheeghe, P., Duflos, E., Caldas, C., and Haas, C. T. (2007), "Locating Sensor Nodes on Construction Projects.” Autonomous Robots, 22(3), 255-263.
  • Caldas, C., Grau, D., and Haas, C. (2006) “Using Global Positioning Systems to Improve Materials Locating Processes on Industrial Projects." Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132 (7), 741-749.
  • Song, J., Haas, C., and Caldas, C. H. (2006) “Tracking the Location of Materials on Construction Job Sites,” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132 (9), 911-918.
  • Costa, D. B., Formoso, C. T., Kagioglou, M., Alarcón, L. F., and Caldas, C. H. (2006) “Benchmarking Initiatives in the Construction Industry: Lessons Learned and Improvement Opportunities." Journal of Management in Engineering, 22(4), 158-167.
  • Kim, C., Haas, C., Liapi, K., and Caldas, C. (2006) “Human-Assisted Obstacle Avoidance System Using 3D Workspace Modeling for Construction Equipment Operation." Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 20 (3), 177-186.
  • Song, J., Haas, C., Caldas, C., Ergen, E., and Akinci, B. (2006) “Automating Pipe Spool Tracking in the Supply Chain." Automation in Construction, 15/2, 166-177.
  • Teizer, J., Kim, C., Haas, C., Liapi, K. and Caldas, C (2005) “Framework for Real-Time Three-Dimensional Modeling on Infrastructure." Transportation Research Record, Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 1913, 177-186.
  • Caldas, C. H., Soibelman, L., and Gasser, L. (2005) “A methodology for the integration of project documents in model-based information systems.” Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 19(1), 25-33.
  • Kim, C., Haas, C., Caldas, C., and Liapi, K. (2004) “Erfassung raumlicher Daten, Integration und Modellierung fur Echtzeit-Projektlebenszyklus Anwendungen.“ Thesis, Wissenschaftliche Zeitschrift der Bauhaus-Universitat Weimar, 1. Heft 2004 50. Jahrgang, 30-37.
  • Caldas, C. H. and Soibelman, L. (2003) “Automating hierarchical document classification for construction management information systems.” Automation in Construction,12(4), 395-406.
  • Soibelman, L., Liu, L. Y., Kirby, J. G., East, W. E., Caldas, C.H., and Lin, K.Y. (2003) “A design review checking system with corporate lessons learned.” Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 129(5), 475-484.
  • Caldas, C. H., Soibelman, L., and Han, J. (2002) “Automated classification of construction project documents.” Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 16(4), 234-243.
  • Grau Torrent, D. and Caldas, C. H. “A Methodology for Automating the Identification and Localization of Construction Components on Industrial Projects.” Accepted for Publication at the Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering. (In Press)
  • Chi, S., Caldas, C. H., and Kim, D. Y. “A Methodology for the Identification and Tracking of Construction Resources based on Spatial Modeling and Image Matching Algorithms.” Accepted for Publication at Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. (In Press)
  • Caldas, C. H., Chou, C., and O'Connor, J. T. “Negotiation-Based Decision Support Model for Utility Relocations in Transportation Infrastructure Projects." Accepted for Publication at Construction Management and Economics. (In Press)
  • Caldas, C. H., Gibson Jr., G. E., Weerasooriya, R., and Yohe, A. M. “Identification of Effective Management Practices and Technologies for Lessons Learned Programs in the Construction Industry.” Accepted for Publication at the Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. (In Press)
  • Hwang, B. Thomas, S. R., Haas, C. T., and Caldas, C. H. "Measuring the Impacts of Rework on Construction Cost Performance by Project Characteristics and Sources of Rework." Accepted for Publication at the Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. (In Press)
  • Yun, S. and Caldas, C. H. “Analyzing Decision Variables that Influence Preliminary Feasibility Studies Using Data Mining Techniques" Accepted for Publication at the Construction Management and Economics. (In Press)
  • Chou, C., Caldas, C. H., O'Connor, J. T., Sroka, A. W., and Goldman, G. K. "Identification of Decision Drivers for the Strategy of Incorporating Utility Relocations into Highway Construction Contracts." Submitted to the Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. (In Review)
  • Grau Torrent, D., Caldas, C. H., and Haas, C. T, Goodrum, P. M., and Gong, J. “Assessing the Impact of Automated Materials Tracking Technologies on Construction Craft Productivity.” Submitted to Automation in Construction. (In Review)
  • Le, T., Caldas, C. H., Gibson, G. E., and Thole, M. “A Method for Assessing Project Scope and Managing Risk in Highway Construction.” Submitted to the Journal of Construction Engineering and Managemen. (In Review)
  • Dong, Z., Goodrum, P.M., Haas, C. T., and Caldas, C. “Relationship between the Automation and Integration of Construction Information Systems and Labor Productivity.” Submitted to the Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. (In Review)

Refereed Conference Proceedings:
  • Le, T., Caldas, C. H., and Gibson, G. E. “Managing Risks in the Project Development Process for Transportation Infrastructure Projects.” Accepted for Publication at the Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Transportation Construction Management. Orlando, FL, February, 2009.
  • Grau Torrent, D. and Caldas, C. H. "Field Experiments of an Automated Materials Identification and Localization Model" Proceedings of the 2007 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, Pittsburgh, PA, pp. 689-696..
  • Chi, S., Caldas, C. H., and Kim, D. Y. “Object Identification Based on 3D Spatial Models on Construction Sites” Proceedings of the 2007 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, Pittsburgh, PA, pp. 729-738.
  • Gong, J. and Caldas, C. H. "Processing Of High Frequency Local Area Laser Scans For Construction Site Resource Management" Proceedings of the 2007 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, Pittsburgh, PA, pp. 665-672.
  • Grau Torrent, D. and Caldas, C. H."A Framework For Automated Localization Of On-Site Construction Components." Proceedings of the 2007 Construction Research Congress, Freeport, Bahamas.
  • Le, T., Caldas, C. H., Gibson, G. E., and Thole, M. "Critical Risk Elements During The Advance Planning Phase Of Transportation Infrastructure Projects." Proceedings of the 2007 Construction Research Congress, Freeport, Bahamas.
  • Teizer, J., Caldas, C. H., Haas, C. T., and Bosche, F. (2006) “Real-Time Three-Dimensional Object Detection and Tracking in Transportation.” Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Applications of Advanced Technology in Transportation, Chicago, IL.
  • Chou, C., Caldas, C. H., O’Connor, J. T. (2006) “Development of Group Decision-Support Model and System for Combined Transportation and Utility Construction.” Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Applications of Advanced Technology in Transportation, Chicago, IL.
  • Caldas, C. H., Chi, S., Gong, J., and Teizer, J. (2006) “Intelligent Computing and Sensing for Active Safety on Construction Sites” Proceedings of the 13th Workshop of the European Group for Intelligent Computing in Engineering, Ascona, Switzerland.
  • Bosche, F., Teizer, J., Haas, C. T., and Caldas, C. H. (2006) “Integrating Data From 3D CAD and 3D Cameras for Real-Time Modeling.” Proceedings of the Joint International Conference on Computing and Decision Making in Civil and Building Engineering, Montreal, Canada.
  • Caldas, C. H. and Soibelman, L. (2006) “A Combined Text Mining Method to Improve Document Management in Construction.” Proceedings of the Joint International Conference on Computing and Decision Making in Civil and Building Engineering, Montreal, Canada.
  • Caron, F., Razavi, S. N., Song, J., Vanheeghe, P., Duflos, E., Caldas, C. H., Haas, C. T. (2006) “Models for Locating RFID Nodes.” Proceedings of the Joint International Conference on Computing and Decision Making in Civil and Building Engineering, Montreal, Canada.
  • Chou, C., Caldas, C. H., O’Connor, J. T., Goldman, G., and Sroka, A. (2006) “Designing a Decision Support Process and Model for Combined Transportation and Utility Construction Projects.” Proceedings of the Joint International Conference on Computing and Decision Making in Civil and Building Engineering, Montreal, Canada.
  • Grau Torrent, D., Caldas, C. H. (2006) “Integrated Location and Identification Technologies for Proactive Field Materials Management.” Proceedings of the Joint International Conference on Computing and Decision Making in Civil and Building Engineering, Montreal, Canada.
  • Teizer, J., Bosche, F., Caldas, C. H., and Haas, C. T. (2006) “Real-Time Spatial Detection and Tracking of Resources in a Construction Environment.” Proceedings of the Joint International Conference on Computing and Decision Making in Civil and Building Engineering, Montreal, Canada.
  • Teizer, J., Kim, C., Bosche, F., Caldas, C. H., and Haas, C. T. "Real-Time 3D Modeling for Accelerated and Safer Construction Using Emerging Technology." Proceedings of 1st International Conference on Construction Engineering and Management, Seoul, Korea, Oct. 2005, 539-543.
  • Teizer, J., Bosche, F., Caldas, C. H., Haas, C. T., and Liapi, K. "Real-Time, Three-Dimensional Object Detection and Modeling in Construction." Proceedings of the 22st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Ferrara, Italy.
  • Caldas, C., Grau, D., and Haas, C. (2005) "GPS Technology for Locating Fabricated Pipes on Industrial Projects." Proceedings of the ASCE 2005 International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, Cancun, Mexico.
  • Song , J., Haas, C., Caldas, C. and Liapi, K.(2005) “Locating Materials on Construction Site Using Proximity Techniques.” Proceeding of the 2005 Construction Research Congress, San Diego, CA.
  • Teizer, J., Liapi, K., Caldas, C. and Haas, C. (2005) Experiments in Real-Time Spatial Data Acquisition for Obstacle Detection.” Proceeding of the 2005 Construction Research Congress, San Diego, CA.
  • Caldas, C. H., Torrent, D. G., and Haas, C. T. (2004) “Integration of automated data collection technologies for real-time field materials management.” Proceedings of the 21st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Jeju, Korea.
  • Song, J., Caldas, C. H., Ergen, E., Haas, C., and Akinci, B. (2004) “Field trials of RFID technology for tracking pre-fabricated pipe spools.” Proceedings of the 21st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Jeju, Korea.
  • Changwan, K., Haas, C. T., Caldas, C. H., and Liapi, K. A. (2004) “Spatial data acquisition, integration, and modeling for real-time project life-cycle applications.” Proceedings of the Xth International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Weimar, Germany.
  • Caldas, C. and Soibelman, L. (2003) “Integration of construction documents in IFC project models.” Proceedings of the 2003 ASCE Construction Research Congress, March 2003, Honolulu, HI
  • Caldas, C. and Soibelman, L. (2002) “Implementing automated methods for document classification in construction management information systems.” Proceedings of the ASCE Workshop on Information Technologies in Civil Engineering, November 2002, Washington, DC.
  • Caldas, C. and Soibelman, L. (2002) “Automated classification methods: supporting the implementation of pull techniques for information flow management.” Proceedings of the 10th International Group for Lean Construction Conference, August 2002, Gramado, Brazil.
  • Soibelman, L, and Caldas, C. (2001) “Automated classification and integration of text-based information in construction inter-organizational systems.” Proceedings of the Specialty Conference on Fully Integrated and Automated Project Processes in Civil Engineering, ASCE. September 2001, Blacksburg, VA.
  • Soibelman, L. and Caldas, C. (2000) “Information logistics for construction design team collaboration.” Proceedings of The 8th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering (VIII-ICCCBE). August, 2000, Stanford, CA.
  • Soibelman, L. and Caldas, C. (2000) “Information logistics approach for construction inter-organizational information systems.” Proceedings of the CIB W78 IABSE EG-SEA-AI International Conference on Construction Information Technology (CIT 2000), June, 2000, Reykjavik, Iceland.
  • Soibelman, L. and Caldas, C. H. (2000) “Using projects extranets for construction management: the American experience.” Proceedings of the ENTAC-2000, May, 2000, Salvador.
  • Caldas, C., and Limmer, C. (1991) "Integrating Cost, Schedule and Resources Information in Construction Planning and Control Systems." Proceedings of the XI Encontro Nacional de Engenharia de Produção, September, 1991, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Technical Reports:
  • Caldas, C. H., Le, T., Gibson, G. E., and Thole, M. (2007). “Identifying Right-of-Way Requirements during the Project Development Process.” TxDOT Research Report 0-5478-1, October 2007.
  • Caldas, C. H., Gibson, G. E., and Le, T. (2007) “Right-of-Way Requirements Tool for Transportation Projects.” TxDOT Research Report 0-5478-P1, August, 2007.
  • Caldas, C. H., Gibson, G. E., and Le, T. (2007) “TxDOT Best Practices Model and Implementation Guide for Advance Planning Risk Analysis for Transportation Projects.” TxDOT Research Report 0-5478-P2, August, 2007.
  • Gibson, G. E, Caldas, C. H., Yohe, A. Weerasooriya, R. (2007) “An Analysis of Lessons Learned Programs in the Construction Industry.” Construction Industry Institute (CII) Research Report 230-11, 2007.
  • Construction Industry Institute (CII) Research Team 230 (2007) Effective Management Practices and Technologies for Lessons Learned Programs. Research Summary 230-1, Austin, TX, 2007.
  • Construction Industry Institute (CII) Research Team 230 (2007) Implementation of Lessons Learned Programs. Implementation Resource 230-2, Austin, TX, 2007.
  • Caldas, C., Zhang, Z., Kockelman, K., Persad, K., Medina, D., and Chung, E. (2006) "Best Practices in Right-of-Way Valuations and Negotiations Report." TxDOT Research Report 0-5379-1, October 2006, Rev. January 2007.
  • O’Connor, J. T., Caldas, C.H., Goldman, G., and Chou, C. (2006) "Effectiveness of the Combined Transportation and Utility Construction Strategy." TxDOT Research Report 0-4997-1, October 2006.
  • Zhang, Z., Caldas, C.H., Moulvi, N., Piepmeyer, Z., and Liang L. (2006) "Electronic Appraisal Development Study." TxDOT Research Report 9-1523-1, August 2006.
  • Kockelman, K., Caldas, C. H., Zhang, Z., Escatel, R., and Gao, L. (2006) "Estimating the Cost of Right-of-Way Acquisitions Along Texas Corridors." TxDOT Research Report 5-4079-01-1, August, 2006.
  • Kockelman, K., Caldas, C. H., Zhang, Z., Escatel, R., and Gao, L. (2006) "Right-of-Way Cost Estimating Tool User Manual." TxDOT Research Report 5-4079-01-P1, August, 2006.
  • Caldas, C., Zhang, Z., Kockelman, K., Persad, K., Medina, D., and Chung, E. (2006) "Synthesis of Best Practices in Right-of-Way Valuations and Negotiations." TxDOT Research Report 0-5379-P1, August, 2006.
  • Caldas, C., Zhang, Z., Kockelman, K., Persad, K., Medina, D., and Chung, E. (2006) "TxDOT Guidebook for Right-of-Way Valuations and Negotiations." TxDOT Research Report 0-5379-P2, August, 2006.
  • O’Connor, J. T., Caldas, C.H., Goldman, G., and Chou, C. (2005) "Combined Transportation and Utility Construction: Analysis of Approach." TxDOT Research Report 0-4997-P1, October 2005.
  • Caldas, C., Haas, C., Grau, D., Wood, C., and Porter, R. (2004) "Field Trials of GPS Technology for Locating Fabricated Pipe in Laydown Yards." FIATECH, College of Engineering, University of Texas, October 2004.
  • Song, J., Haas, C., Caldas, C., Ergen, E., Akinci, B., Wood, C., and Wadepuhl, J. (2004) "Field Trials of RFID Technology for Tracking Fabricated Pipe – Phase II." FIATECH, College of Engineering, University of Texas, August 2004.
  • Song, J., Haas, C., Caldas, C., Ergen, E., Akinci, B., Wood, C., and Wadepuhl, J. (2004) "Field Trials of RFID Technology for Tracking Fabricated Pipe." FIATECH, College of Engineering, University of Texas, February 2004.

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