JRGF Research Targeting How Time is Spent in Virtual Design
The JRGF, in conjunction with New Horizons Foundation and Electri, are working with the University of Washington to perform a research study on how time is spent preforming VDC Operations. This research is pivotal in paving the way for more accurate and comprehensive estimating and management of VDC services.
The objectives of this project are threefold:
- Develop metrics to support the estimation of VDC engineering for MEP trades.
- Benchmark current VDC engineering practices and performance.
- Develop metrics to evaluate the efficiencies and effectiveness of virtual design and coordination.
Volunteers Needed
Participation involves providing data on how your employees allocate their time among VDC activities, categorized into four types: modeling, management & coordination (both internal and external), and fabrication support. This will be based on a schema developed by our research team, encompassing over 20 distinct activities, each defined to avoid overlap and ensure accurate time tracking. The data collection process is expected to last for a year, starting from February 2024. During the pilot study, participants stated that it took less than 15 minutes per day to participate in the time-tracking tasks.
The time study primarily utilizes the Clockify platform and Microsoft Forms, thus requiring you to set up an account and submit the necessary forms.