Renovation versus New Construction and Building Decision Tool for Educational Facilities

Table 1

Review of existing strategic business planning tools.

Tool type	Objective	Limitation
Multidimensional site management model [49]	Integrating 4D technology to solve problems of construction resource planning	It only addresses resource management and site space utilization
Virtual design for preconstruction planning [50]	Utilizing virtual reality modeling techniques to create the virtual planning tool for construction applications	Tool is a prototype and has not been tested for actual construction situations
Simulation modeling and geographic information system [51]	Creation of spatial support system design tool to evaluate contingency planning for emergency evacuation	It fails to address the financial side of construction project planning
Computer-aided planning support systems for construction [5]	Implementing computer-based geoinformation instruments as a subset of established planning support systems	It lacks specific criteria to decide between renovation construction projects and new buildings