New construction engineering system predicts workforce needs for transportation projects accurately.
The goal of the study was to create a system to manage construction engineering manpower for the Georgia Department of Transportation. The researchers collected data on project costs, types, durations, and number of employees. They found that the system they developed can estimate the number of employees and engineers needed for construction projects based on project costs. The system is helpful for predicting manpower needs, but caution is advised when using it to estimate the required number of engineers. It is recommended to use this system during the planning stage of future construction projects to predict manpower needs.