Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure relates spans multiple domains such as E-Commerce, Estimation, Planning, Construction, and Project Management. More particularly, a system and method focuses on serving a real-time cutting edge project management platform designed to cater to various needs present in the construction task pipeline. In more detail, the system revolutionizes estimating the budget and tracking various updates during the process.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The genesis of any Construction Planning pipeline depends upon the efficiency and execution of 3 important quantities, namely, Cost, Time, and Quality (C.T.Q). With the growing demand in Construction orders and requests, Agencies tend to compromise on either of these parameters and thereby would affect the entire flow of the project. Most Agencies are stuck in a pickle when it comes to the balance of these parameters. Hence, Cost, Time, and Quality were taken as crucial parameters in designing this invention.

Project Timeline Estimation is of huge concern to any Construction Planning Pipeline. Deemed a highly laborious process, Agencies would take up to 3 months in estimating a possible Construction Timeline for a given project. This not only slows down the entire project but also fails to account for the uncertainty parameters that may be involved during the pipeline.

Estimating the costs of Services and different activities fall under the regime of an exhaustive survey. Not only would one have to account for Cost-efficient rates but also regional-specific values, an ideal Construction Planning System should be permeable enough to account for these varying trends.

The Quality of the Service offered is highly dependent on whether it is scalable. The adaptability of the System to cater to multiple orders/requests and process all of them concisely and effectively would prove fruitful to the overall progress of the Planning curve.

The Construction Industry is one where advancements in technologies have not been put to great use. With the advent of cutting-edge technologies and solutions, we’re able to adapt automated systems that would be able to cater to wide applicative-derived solutions. Augmenting cutting-edge solutions to the once methodical exhaustive pipeline would not only make the entire process efficient but would also create a scalable one to cater to and balance the parameters of Cost, Time, and Quantity.

In view of the foregoing discussion, it is portrayed that there is a need to have an end-to-end central planning system and method for the orchestration of construction projectsto comprehensively standardize, automate, and remotely deploy/manage construction projects at scale.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure seeks to provide an end-to-end central planning system and method for the orchestration of construction projects. The invention proposed the creation of an end-to-end planning solution for the construction industry called a central planning system [CPS], which holds the responsibility to track/update/visualize/automate/manage different phases of Construction Planning and Analysis. Adhering to the genesis of scalability, the system builds around the foundation to cater to multiple requests/orders while maintaining the core principles that it is built around. The initiation point of the system is input by the client specifying their requirements and then creating a target project. The Estimation team upon the survey of the site now can drag and drop multiple “Cost Line Items” (referred to here as, a collection of Labour, Machinery, and Materials required to do a target Cost Line Item [this is quantified as an item tagged with a monetary value]) which would be necessary to complete the specific target project. A Cost Line Item is connected to one or more “Site Activities” (referred to here as, a set of tasks to be performed to complete the given Cost Line Item). On final confirmation, this would automatically create a provisional B.O.Q for the Client (Bill of Quantities), which details the cost of the Raw Materials, Machineries, and Labour involved in the project. This step is immediately followed by the Timeline generation. On providing the Start Date of the Project, the system automatically generates a detailed workflow of the Tasks to be performed by considering the dependencies that one may have on another along with the time estimates for the Tasks. This view is visualized elegantly in a subsequent Gantt Chart, which houses a Data Lake of values to intelligently plot the dependencies and the time estimate. Another novel aspect of the proposed invention “Central Planning System'' is the introduction of Snags/Quality Checklists. The importance of Quality is unprecedented in the field of Construction, the Quality Checklists have a set of points that have to be verified to complete that task. Frequent Quality Checks with a broad range of evaluation maintains the genesis of a highly Quality centric system. “Snags” are the issues/problems that would arise in different phases, these are reported when such events are incurred. Snags are treated on priority and remedies are proposed, it is resolved in a manner so that the issues may not arise in the future. All of these use cases are maintained, updated, and structured in an application that is accessible to the stakeholders depending on their needs. Core to the system is a central planning repository that has detailed geography-wise, real-time cost data (rates/productivity numbers for material/labor/machinery) as well as detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) / Quality Checklists (QCs) for an exhaustive list of construction activities. The system allows us to adapt quickly to delays and take proactive measures to course correct in real-time as well as loop back learnings to continuously improve the core repository data/knowledge base.

In an embodiment,an end-to-end central planning method for the orchestration of construction projectsis disclosed. The method includes constructing a project structure for a client and selecting one or more activities based on the client’s requirements through a graphical user interface. The method further includes selecting quantity and type cost line items from a cost line items repository specifically created for the project upon employing a selection processing device. The method further includesgenerating an accurate depiction of a bill of quantities with each activity overhead split based on the number of activities selected using a bill generation device. The method further includescalculating the duration and dependencies of the site activities with respect to the starting date through a computing device to generate a structured timeline for its execution using site activities, production value, and dependencies of various tasks. The method further includesgenerating a Gantt Chart upon entering the calculated time estimates along with their task dependencies using a central processor, wherein the orders required to complete the Task Group are executed based on the dependencies and time estimates of one or more Site Activities only when required, wherein the Gantt chart is automatically generated for the given set of site activities and the starting date. The method further includesmonitoring and measuring the progress and quality of tasks by employing a controlling device through quality checklists if the order is not placed and generating a report of the issues under the measurement sector and dynamically updating the timeline estimation if there are time-related issues and/or generating the report of the issues under the snag section if there are quality-related issues. The method further includesgenerating a final report of the cost deviation issues and dynamically adapting to the changes if there are cost-related issues, and if not then updating the final report about the progress of the various tasks, depending on the phase, provide a transparent payment view for the client.

In another embodiment, an end-to-end central planning system for the orchestration of construction projects is disclosed. The system includes a graphical user interface installed on a user computing device to generate a project structure for a client and select one or more activities based on client requirements. The system further includes a selection processing device coupled to the graphical user interface to select the quantity and type of cost line items from a cost line items repository specific to the project. The system further includesa bill generation device connected to the selection processing device to generate an accurate depiction of a bill of quantities, with each activity overhead divided based on the number of activities selected. The system further includesa computing device in association with the bill generation device to calculate the duration and dependencies of the site activities relative to the project's starting date, and to generate a structured timeline for project execution using the site activities, production value, and task dependencies. The system further includesa central processor in connection with the computing device to evaluate the calculated time estimates and task dependencies and visualize them on a Gantt chart, wherein the orders needed to complete the task group are executed based on the dependencies and time estimates of the various site activities as needed, and wherein the Gantt chart is automatically generated based on the provided site activities and project start date, and the central processor is also configured to place the necessary orders for the execution of the specific site activities. The system further includesa controlling device connected to the central processor to measure task progress and quality through quality checklists if an order is not placed, and to generate a report on any identified issues under a measurement sector while dynamically updating the timeline estimation if there are time-related issues and/or to generate a report on any issues identified under a snag section if there are quality-related issues, thereby generating a final report on any cost deviation issues and dynamically adapting to any changes if there are cost-related issues while providing updates on the progress of various tasks, depending on the phase, and providing a transparent view of payments for the client.

An object of the present disclosure is to comprehensively standardize, automate, and remotely deploy/manage construction projects at scale.

Another object of the present disclosure is to develop a system that is taking into account and managing the balance of Cost, Time, and Quality, as forms the foundation of the Planning Phase.

Another object of the present disclosure is to streamline the entire construction planning system with elaborate results and structured analysis.

Another object of the present disclosure is to be highly intertwined with technology and reduce the excessive manual overhead involved in the planning phase.

Another object of the present disclosure is to take into account the uncertainty aspect that may be involved in the construction phase and make the invention capable of dynamically adapting to these uncertain changes.

Another object of the present disclosure is to create an end-to-end application dashboard capable of visualizing/analyzing/describing the estimation, cost, and quality parameters that are encountered during the process.

Another object of the present disclosure is to make the payment for each construction planning phase transparent to the client for their better understanding.

Another object of the present disclosure is to illustrate an ability to raise issues during the construction process.

Yet another object of the present invention is to deliver an expeditious and cost-effective central planning system creates a gallant profile for every client and our planning pipeline has efficiently resolved many of our issues while focusing on the granular aspect of ensuring the best cost and quality.

To further clarify the advantages and features of the present disclosure, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail in the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present disclosure will become better understood when the following detailed description is read concerning the accompanying drawings in which like characters represent like parts throughout the drawings, wherein:

Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram of an end-to-end central planning system for the orchestration of construction projects in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 2 illustrates a flow chart of an end-to-end central planning method for the orchestration of construction projects;
Figure 3 illustrates a flow chart of the pipeline involved in the central planning system;
Figure 4 illustrates a project creation form;
Figure 5 illustrates project dashboard screen;
Figure 6 illustrates selecting the cost line items from the repository;
Figure 7 illustrates the bill of quantities split for the cost line items chosen;
Figure 8 illustrates timeline estimates from a given starting date;
Figure 9 illustrates Gantt Chart for timeline estimation;
Figure 10 illustrates orders placed for a project;
Figure 11 illustrates labour & machinery orders placed;
Figure 12 illustrates sample quality checklist for a site activity;
Figure 13 illustrates different buckets of issues;
Figure 14 illustrates snags section for a sample record;
Figure 15 illustrates cost deviation alerting;
Figure 16 illustrates sample daily site report; and
Figure 17 illustrates a process flow of an end-to-end central planning method for the orchestration of construction projects.

Further, skilled artisans will appreciate those elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the flow charts illustrate the method in terms of the most prominent steps involved to help to improve understanding of aspects of the present disclosure. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the drawings by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the drawings with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:

To promote an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory of the invention and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.

Reference throughout this specification to “an aspect”, “another aspect” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, appearances of the phrase “in an embodiment”, “in another embodiment” and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.

The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components proceeded by "comprises...a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices or other sub-systems or other elements or other structures or other components or additional devices or additional sub-systems or additional elements or additional structures or additional components.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.

Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below in detail concerning the accompanying drawings.

Referring to Figure 1, a block diagram of an end-to-end central planning system for the orchestration of construction projects is illustrated in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. System 100 includes a graphical user interface (102) installed on a user computing device to generate a project structure for a client and select one or more activities based on client requirements.
In an embodiment, a selection processing device (104) is coupled to the graphical user interface (102) to select the quantity and type of cost line items from a cost line items repository specific to the project.
In an embodiment, a bill generation device (106) is connected to the selection processing device (104) to generate an accurate depiction of a bill of quantities, with each activity overhead divided based on the number of activities selected.
In an embodiment, a computing device (108) is in association with the bill generation device (106) to calculate the duration and dependencies of the site activities relative to the project's starting date, and to generate a structured timeline for project execution using the site activities, production value, and task dependencies.
In an embodiment, a central processor (110) is in connection with the computing device (108) to evaluate the calculated time estimates and task dependencies and visualize them on a Gantt chart, wherein the orders needed to complete the task group are executed based on the dependencies and time estimates of the various site activities as needed, and wherein the Gantt chart is automatically generated based on the provided site activities and project start date, and the central processor is also configured to place the necessary orders for the execution of the specific site activities.
In an embodiment, a controlling device (112) is connected to the central processor (110) to measure task progress and quality through quality checklists if an order is not placed, and to generate a report on any identified issues under a measurement sector while dynamically updating the timeline estimation if there are time-related issues and/or to generate a report on any issues identified under a snag section if there are quality-related issues, thereby generating a final report on any cost deviation issues and dynamically adapting to any changes if there are cost-related issues while providing updates on the progress of various tasks, depending on the phase, and providing a transparent view of payments for the client.

Figure 2 illustrates a flow chart of an end-to-end central planning method for the orchestration of construction projects. At step 202, method 200 includes creating a project structure for a client and selecting one or more activities based on the requirements through a graphical user interface 102.
At step 204, method 200 includes selecting quantity and type cost line items from a cost line items repository for the specific project.
At step 206, method 200 includes generating an accurate depiction of a bill of quantities with each activity overhead split based on the number of activities selected.
At step 208, method 200 includes calculating the duration and dependencies of the site activities with respect to the starting date to generate a structured timeline for its execution using site activities, production value, and dependencies of various tasks.
At step 210, method 200 includes jotting down the calculated time estimates along with their task dependencies on a Gantt Chart for optimized understanding and visualization, wherein the orders required to complete the Task Group are executed based on the dependencies and time estimates of various Site Activities only when required, wherein the Gantt chart is automatically prepared for the given set of site activities and the starting date.
At step 212, method 200 includes placing orders required for the execution of the particular site activities.
At step 214, method 200 includes measuring the progress and quality of tasks through quality checklists if the order is not placed.
At step 216, method 200 includes reporting the issues under the measurement sector and dynamically updating the timeline estimation if there are time-related issues and/or reporting the issues under the snag section if there are quality-related issues.
At step 218, method 200 includes reporting the cost deviation issues and dynamically adapting to the changes if there are cost-related issues if not reporting updates about the progress of the various tasks, depending on the phase, provide a transparent payment view for the client.

In another embodiment, the project form screen is presented collects basic information selected from a project area, pin code, and phone of the client, wherein on providing such information, the details are stored in a database and a project dashboard is created for the client, wherein a mobile view of the dashboard provides a high-level view of the current progress of the Tasks and a few takeaway highlights of the project, wherein the cost incurred is automatically calculated upon selecting the cost line items along with the respective quantities.

In another embodiment, each cost line item is dependent on one or more site activities, which forms the backbone of estimation, planning, and analysis, wherein the site activities are a set of operations/tasks required to successfully execute and complete the cost line item, wherein the site activity mapping is diligently prepared by an experienced team and is highly accurate to the ground truth, wherein a site activity is tagged to a productivity value which denotes the number of units that is completed per day for that particular task.

In another embodiment, once the cost line items are chosen, the system dynamically allocates the site activities for each activity and initializes the linkage in the database, which forms the prerequisite for the estimation of the timeline of the entire project, wherein the start date of the project is required to start estimation.

In another embodiment, the method further comprises placing the order depending on the requirement comprises splitting orders into internal orders and external orders, wherein the internal orders encapsulate normal orders and internal factory ones have resources including Labour/Machinery which is directly placed in the in-house repository of resources whereas the external orders are dependent on external entities for processing Labour/Machinery, wherein the external orders are present to handle the uncertainty variable which are encountered during the flow of the timeline and any urgent/availability scenarios require the scope of reaching out to external agencies to procure the necessary resources. Then, building a central planning system at its finest essence around flexibility/adaptability and consistency upon considering the use of external orders to handle any such edge conditions that occur during the flow of events.

In another embodiment, a central processing unit lists down a set of quality checklists for the desired site activities which are to be monitored and proactively measured to track the progress of the site activity, wherein the stringent measures ensure that the service offered is built on the genesis of a highly quality-dependent system and service, wherein he quality checklists are bucketed into three categories selected from pre, interim, and final, wherein the initiation of the checklists is dependent on the time of execution of different phases.

In another embodiment, the pre-checklists are monitored one day before the timeline of execution, the interim checklists are performed after 50% of the site activity’s execution, and the final checks are performed after the completion of the site activity, wherein the checklists are predefined by the team and are followed strictly to ensure consistency with the optimal site activity execution.

In another embodiment, the issues are precisely monitored and bucketed under these categories, wherein at any point of phase if there is an issue pertaining to time then, such issues are reported under measurements and are resolved accordingly, wherein any changes to the overall flow is automatically rectified and accommodated, if the issues cause a deviation from the already designed time estimate, thereby creating a new time estimate.

In another embodiment, the method further comprises embedding cost deviations, cost contingencies, and alerting to be a core part of the system, wherein deviations in such an aspect are automatically detected and reported accordingly and the monitored alert is forwarded to the team, and the necessary actions are taken. Then, checking daily progress and uploading daily site reports with pictures to track the progress of the site activity, which results in maintaining the foundation principle to promise the best quality of services through technology and innovation, wherein the daily progress includes listing down all the completed tasks and the ones which are not completed, which eventually reflects on a percentage completion rate that abstracts the internal completion points. Thereafter, iterating daily progress checks and daily site reports upload till all the checklists are verified and an execution flow of the Site Activity dependencies is subsequently completed.

Figure 3 illustrates a flow chart of the pipeline involved in the central planning system. The Central Planning System is initiated by creating a project for the specific Client in the Application. After creating the Project, the Estimation team chooses the Cost Line Items and their respective quantities required to successfully execute the project. The process splits off into two parallel phases, one works on creating/estimating the Bill of Quantities for the project. The other process first maps the Cost Line Items to various Site Activities required to complete that activity. Then dependencies within Site Activities, along with an estimated duration are calculated. This data is fed forward to create a Dependency Graph with Time Estimates that elaborates on the time and the dependencies involved in completing a specific Task, this is further visualized in a Gantt Chart. The progress of each Site Activity is measured in strides of Quality Checklists.
A decisive juncture pipeline is reached to check whether any issues had been encountered in the process. The core fundamental principles of Cost, Time, and Quality are accentuated to check for any disparities. If yes, necessary contingency methods are executed to account for any lapses in the process. For time-based issues, the reporting is done under the Measurement section which then directly translates to any possible change in the Timeline Estimate. As for the Quality Issues, these fall under the section titled “Snags” which handles any such incoming disparities. The cost deviations are also subsequently handled and alerted.
There is constant communication to the system to alert the progress of the work daily. Depending on the phase, a payment schedule is dynamically generated which provides a transparent view to the client about the funds required to complete the tasks.
Another decision as to whether the project is completed is checked. If yes, then the system has successfully completed the project and exits from its process. Else, it continues back to estimate the Quality Checklists and flows from there.

Figure 4 illustrates a project creation form.
Module 1: Creation of Project and Selection of Activities
Module 1 deals with the creation of the Project Structure for the Client and the selection of Activities based on the requirements. A Project Form screen is presented which collects basic information such as the “Project Area (sq. ft)”, “Pincode” and “Phone” of the client, as seen in Fig 4. On providing such information, the details are stored in the DB and a Project Dashboard is created for the client.
Figure 5 illustrates project dashboard screen. The Mobile view of the Dashboard as in Fig 5, provides a high-level view of the current progress of the Tasks and a few takeaway highlights of the project.
Figure 6 illustrates selecting the cost line items from the repository.After the project has been successfully created, the activities required for the project have to be meticulously chosen from a wide range of available repository items. In Fig 6, the various Cost Line Items are displayed and the Team chooses the appropriate quantity and type of Cost Line Items required for that specific project. After choosing all the required Cost Line Items, they are transferred to the BoQ (Bill of Quantities).
Note: Cost Line Items here refer to an item quantified together by Labour, Machinery, and Material together under a monetary value. Choosing a Cost Line Item will fulfill the execution of that in terms of material and service together.
Figure 7 illustrates the bill of quantities split for the cost line items chosen. On selecting the Cost Line Items along with the respective quantities, the system automatically calculates the cost incurred. It generates an accurate depiction of the Bill of Quantities with each of the activity overhead split. The ability of the system to generate the Bill of Quantities in a few clicks forms the novel use case by which it not only saves a lot of time but simplifies the overall workflow involved in Construction Planning and Management. Fig 7 illustrated the Bill of Quantities of the selected Cost Line Items in the previous step.
Figure 8 illustrates timeline estimates from a given starting date.
Module 3: Site Activity Analysis and Timeline Estimation
Each Cost Line Item is dependent on one or more Site Activities. Site Activities are a set of operations/tasks required to successfully execute and complete the Cost Line Item. This forms the backbone of estimation, planning, and analysis. The Cost Line Item - Site Activity Mapping is diligently prepared by our experienced Team and is highly accurate to the ground truth. A Site Activity is tagged to a productivity value which denotes the number of units that can be completed per day for that particular task.
Once the Cost Line Items are chosen, the System dynamically allocates the Site Activities for each activity and initializes the linkage in the DB. This forms the prerequisite for the Estimation of the Timeline of the entire project. To start estimating, the system only requires the Start Date of the project. Since it already has the necessary Site Activities, productivity value, and dependencies of various tasks, it automatically calculates the Duration and Dependencies to generate a structured timeline for its execution.
Figure 9 illustrates Gantt Chart for timeline estimation. The calculated time estimates along with their Task Dependencies are jotted down on a Gantt Chart for better understanding and visualization. Fig 9 illustrated the Gantt chart automatically prepared by the System for the given set of Site Activities and the Starting Date.
Based on the dependencies and time estimates of various Site Activities, orders required to complete the Task Group are executed only when it is needed.

Figure 10 illustrates orders placed for a project.
Module 4: Order Execution
A novel aspect of our system is its ability to phase out different Site Activities in a set of timelines which is later then followed diligently to account for the dependencies that may be present in the project. By creating phases of Site Activities, resources needed for that Activity are processed on a demand basis. Therefore depending on the requirement, the orders are placed for the same.
Orders are split into 2 categories, namely, Internal and External Orders. Internal orders are those that encapsulate Normal Orders as well as Internal Factory ones. These are the resources, such as Labour/Machinery which are directly placed in the in-house repository of resources. External Orders are those dependent on External Entities for processing, these again could be resources such as Labour/Machinery. External Orders are present to handle the uncertainty variable which may be encountered during the flow of the timeline. Any urgent/availability scenarios require the scope of reaching out to external agencies to procure the necessary resources. Central Planning System at its finest essence is built around flexibility/adaptability and consistency, with this gallant philosophy we’ve considered the use of External Orders to handle any such edge conditions that may occur during the flow of events.
Figure 11 illustrates labour & machinery orders placed.
Figure 12 illustrates sample quality checklist for a site activity.
Module 5: Quality Tracking and Continuous Improvement
The onset of the project flows deeply into the realm of Quality and Scalability. The system lists down a set of Quality Checklists for the desired Site Activities which are to be monitored and proactively measured to track the progress of the Site Activity. These stringent measures ensure that the service offered is built on the genesis of a highly quality-dependent System and Service.
The Quality Checklists are bucketed into 3 categories, namely, “Pre”, “Interim” and “Final”. The initiation of these checklists is dependent on the time of execution of different phases. The “Pre” checklists are monitored 1 day before the Timeline of execution, “Interim” is performed after 50% of the Site Activity’s execution, and the “Final” checks are performed after the completion of the Site Activity. These checklists are predefined by the team and are followed strictly to ensure consistency with the optimal Site Activity execution. Fig 12 shows an example Checklist that ought to be followed for a Site Activity (Toilet Wall Tiling).
Figure 13 illustrates different buckets of issues. Since the Construction pipeline is subjected to an uncertainty parameter, there may be the emergence of issues that occur for that project. Such issues are to be reported and brought to attention on priority and resolved urgently. Contingencies are prepared to avoid any such occurrences in the foreseeable future for this and any project.
The fundamental principles of Cost, Time, and Quality wrap around the heart of the system. Hence, issues are precisely monitored and bucketed under these categories. At any point in this phase, if there is an issue pertaining to time. Then, such issues are reported under “Measurements” and are resolved accordingly. If the issues cause a deviation from the already designed time estimate, the system automatically rectifies and accommodates any changes to the overall flow. Thereby creating a new time estimate.
Figure 14 illustrates snags section for a sample record. Next in line is Quality, this principle forms the assurance that a particular service is done to the maximum permissible perfection by eliminating maximum issues incurred. Issues dealing with quality are reported under the “Snags” Section. These are tackled on an urgent basis and contingencies are prepared to avoid any similar scenario in the future. Fig 14, is a snapshot of a Sample Snag and the corresponding section in the system. Subsequently, “Comments” are provided and the “Status” is also tracked dynamically to convey its current updates.
Figure 15 illustrates cost deviation alerting. With Cost deviations being another factor, Cost contingencies are alerting are also embedded to be a core part of the System. Deviations in such an aspect are automatically detected and reported accordingly. The monitored alert is then forwarded to the team and the necessary actions are taken. Fig 15, is a snapshot of the Cost Deviation alerts by the System.
Figure 16 illustrates sample daily site report. The Site Engineers check the progress daily and upload Daily Site Reports with pictures to track the progress of the Site Activity. They list down all the completed tasks and the ones which have not been completed, which eventually reflects on a percentage completion rate that abstracts the internal completion points. Measuring daily progress maintains the foundation principle of our system which is to promise the best quality of services through technology and innovation.
This process iterates till all the checklists have been verified and then the execution flow of the Site Activity dependencies is subsequently completed.
The invention has already been put in place and is to extensive use. The addition of the Central Planning System creates a gallant profile for every client and our planning pipeline has efficiently resolved many of our issues while focusing on the granular aspect of ensuring the best Cost and Quality. By utilizing the system in real-day scenarios, the only noticeable point where we find there could be an obstacle would be the mapping of Site Activities to Cost Line Items. This mapping is governed by a manual process. Though this doesn’t cause a huge overhead, one possible solution would be the inclusion of cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence techniques capable of making unperturbed decisions.

Figure 17 illustrates a process flow of an end-to-end central planning method for the orchestration of construction projects. At step 302, method 300 includes constructing a project structure for a client and selecting one or more activities based on the client’s requirements through a graphical user interface (102).
At step 304, method 300 includes selecting quantity and type cost line items from a cost line items repository specifically created for the project upon employing a selection processing device (104).
At step 306, method 300 includes generating an accurate depiction of a bill of quantities with each activity overhead split based on the number of activities selected using a bill generation device (106).
At step 308, method 300 includes calculating the duration and dependencies of the site activities with respect to the starting date through a computing device (108) to generate a structured timeline for its execution using site activities, production value, and dependencies of various tasks.
At step 310, method 300 includes generating a Gantt Chart upon entering the calculated time estimates along with their task dependencies using a central processor (110), wherein the orders required to complete the Task Group are executed based on the dependencies and time estimates of one or more Site Activities only when required, wherein the Gantt chart is automatically generated for the given set of site activities and the starting date.
At step 312, method 300 includes monitoring and measuring the progress and quality of tasks by employing a controlling device (112) through quality checklists if the order is not placed and generating a report of the issues under the measurement sector and dynamically updating the timeline estimation if there are time-related issues and/or generating the report of the issues under the snag section if there are quality-related issues; and
At step 314, method 300 includes generating a final report of the cost deviation issues and dynamically adapting to the changes if there are cost-related issues, and if not then updating the final report about the progress of the various tasks, depending on the phase, provide a transparent payment view for the client.
In another embodiment, the graphical user interface (102) includes a project form screen for receiving basic information from the client including a project area, pin code, and phone number, and upon submission of this information, a data storage module stores these details in a database and a dashboard module generates a project dashboard for the client, this dashboard being accessible via a mobile view that provides a high-level view of the current progress of the tasks and highlights key aspects of the project, and wherein a cost calculation module automatically calculates the cost incurred based on the selected cost line items and their respective quantities.
In another embodiment, a site activity mapping module meticulously prepares the mapping of the site activities, ensuring high congruence with real-world conditions and the computing device (108) assigns each site activity a productivity value, indicating the number of units that can be completed per day for that specific task.
In another embodiment, following the selection of cost line items by the selection processing device (104), a dynamic allocation module within the system allocates site activities to each selected activity and initiates the linkage in a database module, constructing the foundation for the estimation of the project timeline, wherein the computing device (108) requires the start date of the project as an input to commence the estimation process.
In another embodiment, the method 300 comprises placing the order depending on the requirement comprisesoperating an order placement module to initiate orders contingent on project requirements, wherein the order placement module categorizes orders into internal and external types, wherein the internal orders include standard orders and in-house factory orders, with resources such as labor and machinery being directly sourced from an in-house repository, while external orders rely on external entities for the provision of labor and machinery, wherein the external orders are designed to navigate uncertainties that arise throughout the project timeline and can cater to urgent or unforeseen requirements by facilitating procurement from external entities. Then, constructing the central planning system around the principles of flexibility, adaptability, and consistency, which is embodied in the strategic use of external orders to manage unforeseen circumstances and disruptions in the project timeline.
In another embodiment, the central processor (110) employs a quality checklist module to generate a set of quality checklists for desired site activities; these checklists are used to monitor and proactively measure site activity progress, thus maintaining high service quality through systematic quality control measures; the quality checklists are categorized into three phases: pre, interim, and final, with the initiation of each checklist phase being time-bound to the execution of different project phases.
In another embodiment, the central processor (110) initiates the pre-checklists for monitoring one day prior to the timeline of execution, conducts the interim checklists after 50% completion of the site activity, and executes the final checks upon completion of the site activity, wherein the checklists are predefined by the control room and are adhered to strictly in order to ensure consistent execution in alignment with the optimal site activity execution plan.
In another embodiment, the controlling device (112) precisely tracks and categorizes issues that arise during any phase of the project, if an issue pertains to time, the report is generated under a time-related category in the measurements and resolved accordingly by a resolution module, said resolution module is designed to automatically rectify and accommodate any changes to the overall project flow, particularly when such issues cause a deviation from the pre-established time estimate, resulting in the generation of a new time estimate.
In another embodiment, the method 300 further comprises embedding cost deviations, cost contingencies, and alerting to be a core part of the system, wherein deviations in such an aspect are automatically detected and reported accordingly and the monitored alert is forwarded to the control room, and the necessary actions are taken. Then, verifying daily progress and uploading daily site reports with pictures to track the progress of the site activity, which results in maintaining the foundation principle to promise the best quality of services through technology and innovation, wherein the daily progress includes listing down all the completed tasks and the ones which are not completed, which eventually reflects on a percentage completion rate that abstracts the internal completion points. Thereafter, iterating daily progress checks and daily site reports upload till all the checklists are verified and an execution flow of the Site Activity dependencies is subsequently completed.
The drawings and the forgoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, orders of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts necessarily need to be performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples. Numerous variations, whether explicitly given in the specification or not, such as differences in structure, dimension, and use of material, are possible. The scope of embodiments is at least as broad as given by the following claims.

Benefits, other advantages, and solutions to problems have been described above about specific embodiments. However, the benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any component(s) that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become more pronounced are not to be construed as a critical, required, or essential feature or component of any or all the claims.
, Claims:1. Anend-to-end central planning method for the orchestration of construction projects, the method comprises:

constructing a project structure for a client and selecting one or more activities based on the client’s requirements through a graphical user interface (102);
selecting quantity and type cost line items from a cost line items repositoryspecifically created for the project upon employing a selection processing device (104);
generating an accurate depiction of a bill of quantities with each activity overhead split based on the number of activities selected using a bill generation device (106);
calculating the duration and dependencies of the site activities with respect to the starting date through a computing device (108) to generate a structured timeline for its execution using site activities, production value, and dependencies of various tasks;
generating a Gantt Chart upon entering the calculated time estimates along with their task dependencies using a central processor (110), wherein the orders required to complete the Task Group are executed based on the dependencies and time estimates of one or more Site Activities only when required, wherein the Gantt chart is automatically generated for the given set of site activities and the starting date;
monitoring and measuring the progress and quality of tasks by employing a controlling device (112) through quality checklists if the order is not placed and generating a report of the issuesunder the measurement sector and dynamically updating the timeline estimation if there are time-related issues and/or generating the report ofthe issues under the snag section if there are quality-related issues; and
generating a final report of the cost deviation issues and dynamically adapting to the changes if there arecost-related issues, andif not then updating the final report about the progress of the various tasks, depending on the phase, provide a transparent payment view for the client.

2. The methodas claimed in claim 1, whereinthe graphical user interface (102) includes a project form screen for receiving basic information from the client including a project area, pin code, and phone number, and upon submission of this information, a data storage module stores these details in a database and a dashboard module generates a project dashboard for the client, this dashboard being accessible via a mobile view that provides a high-level view of the current progress of the tasks and highlights key aspects of the project, and wherein a cost calculation module automatically calculates the cost incurred based on the selected cost line items and their respective quantities.

3. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein a site activity mapping module meticulously prepares the mapping of the site activities, ensuring high congruence with real-world conditions and the computing device (108) assigns each site activity a productivity value, indicating the number of units that can be completed per day for that specific task.

4. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein following the selection of cost line items by the selection processing device (104), a dynamic allocation module within the system allocates site activities to each selected activity and initiates the linkage in a database module, constructing the foundation for the estimation of the project timeline, wherein the computing device (108) requires the start date of the project as an input to commence the estimation process.

5. The method as claimed in claim 1, further comprises placing the order depending on the requirement comprises:
operating an order placement module to initiate orders contingent on project requirements, wherein the order placement module categorizes orders into internal and external types, wherein the internal orders include standard orders and in-house factory orders, with resources such as labor and machinery being directly sourced from an in-house repository, while external orders rely on external entities for the provision of labor and machinery, wherein the external orders are designed to navigate uncertainties that arise throughout the project timeline and can cater to urgent or unforeseen requirements by facilitating procurement from external entities; and
constructing the central planning system around the principles of flexibility, adaptability, and consistency, which is embodied in the strategic use of external orders to manage unforeseen circumstances and disruptions in the project timeline.

6. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the central processor (110) employs a quality checklist module to generate a set of quality checklists for desired site activities; these checklists are used to monitor and proactively measure site activity progress, thus maintaining high service quality through systematic quality control measures; the quality checklists are categorized into three phases: pre, interim, and final, with the initiation of each checklist phase being time-bound to the execution of different project phases.

7. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the central processor (110) initiates the pre-checklists for monitoring one day prior to the timeline of execution, conducts the interim checklists after 50% completion of the site activity, and executes the final checks upon completion of the site activity, wherein the checklists are predefined by the control room and are adhered to strictly in order to ensure consistent execution in alignment with the optimal site activity execution plan.

8. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the controlling device (112) precisely tracks and categorizes issues that arise during any phase of the project, if an issue pertains to time, the report is generated under a time-related category in the measurements and resolved accordingly by a resolution module, said resolution moduleis designed to automatically rectify and accommodate any changes to the overall project flow, particularly when such issues cause a deviation from the pre-established time estimate, resulting in the generation of a new time estimate.

9. The method as claimed in claim 1, further comprisesembedding cost deviations, cost contingencies, and alerting to be a core part of the system, wherein deviations in such an aspect are automatically detected and reported accordingly and the monitored alert is forwarded to the control room, and the necessary actions are taken;
verifyingdaily progress and uploading daily site reports with pictures to track the progress of the site activity, which results in maintaining the foundation principle to promise the best quality of services through technology and innovation, wherein the daily progress includes listing down all the completed tasks and the ones which are not completed, which eventually reflects on a percentage completion rate that abstracts the internal completion points; and
iterating daily progress checks and daily site reports upload till all the checklists are verified and an execution flow of the Site Activity dependencies is subsequently completed.

10. An end-to-end central planning system for the orchestration of construction projects, the system comprises:
a graphical user interface (102) installed on a user computing device to generate a project structure for a client and select one or more activities based on client requirements;
a selection processing device (104) coupledto the graphical user interface (102) to select the quantity and type of cost line items from a cost line items repository specific to the project;
a bill generation device (106) connectedto the selection processing device (104)to generate an accurate depiction of a bill of quantities, with each activity overhead divided based on the number of activities selected;
a computing device (108) in association with the bill generation device (106) to calculate the duration and dependencies of the site activities relative to the project's starting date, and to generate a structured timeline for project execution using the site activities, production value, and task dependencies;
a central processor (110) in connection with the computing device (108) to evaluate the calculated time estimates and task dependencies and visualize them on a Gantt chart, wherein the orders needed to complete the task group are executed based on the dependencies and time estimates of the various site activities as needed, and wherein the Gantt chart is automatically generated based on the provided site activities and project start date, and the central processor is also configured to place the necessary orders for the execution of the specific site activities; and
a controlling device (112) connected to the central processor (110) to measure task progress and quality through quality checklists if an order is not placed, and to generate a report on any identified issues under a measurement sector while dynamically updating the timeline estimation if there are time-related issues and/or to generate a report on any issues identified under a snag section if there are quality-related issues, thereby generating a final report on any cost deviation issues and dynamically adapting to any changes if there are cost-related issues while providing updates on the progress of various tasks, depending on the phase, and providing a transparent view of payments for the client.