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Abu Hanipah, A F F and Tahar, K N (2018) Development of the 3D dome model based on a terrestrial laser scanner. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 36(02), 122–36.

Adebisi, E O, Ojo, S O and Alao, O O (2018) Assessment of factors influencing the failure and abandonment of multi-storey building projects in Nigeria. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 36(02), 210–31.

Artmann, N, Gyalistras, D, Manz, H and Heiselberg, P (2008) Impact of climate warming on passive night cooling potential. Building Research & Information, 36(02), 28.

Chua, S J L, Zubbir, N B, Ali, A S and Au-Yong, C P (2018) Maintenance of high-rise residential buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 36(02), 137–51.

de Bem, D H, Lima, D P B and Medeiros-Junior, R A (2018) Effect of chemical admixtures on concrete’s electrical resistivity. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 36(02), 174–87.

Galasiu, A D and Reinhart, C F (2008) Current daylighting design practice: a survey. Building Research & Information, 36(02), 74.

Gorgolewski, M (2008) Designing with reused building components: some challenges. Building Research & Information, 36(02), 88.

Jensen, J O and Gram-Hanssen, K (2008) Ecological modernization of sustainable buildings: a Danish perspective. Building Research & Information, 36(02), 58.

Joseph, A and Hamilton, D K (2008) The Pebble Projects: coordinated evidence-based case studies. Building Research & Information, 36(02), 45.

Kokkonen, A and Vaagaasar, A L (2018) Managing collaborative space in multi-partner projects. Construction Management and Economics, 36(02), 83-95.

Kulkarni, S S, Chapman, C, Shah, H and Edwards, D J (2018) A computational design method for bio-mimicked horizontal axis tidal turbines. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 36(02), 188–209.

Loosemore, M and Lim, B T H (2018) Mapping corporate social responsibility strategies in the construction and engineering industry. Construction Management and Economics, 36(02), 67-82.

Odoemena, A T and Horita, M (2018) A strategic analysis of contract termination in public-private partnerships: Implications from cases in Sub-Saharan Africa. Construction Management and Economics, 36(02), 96-108.

Olivieri, H, Seppänen, O and Denis Granja, A (2018) Improving workflow and resource usage in construction schedules through location-based management system. Construction Management and Economics, 36(02), 109-24.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: construction management; location-based management system; critical path method; workflow; resource scheduling; schedules; task scheduling; critical path; planning; resource management; workflow software; construction industry
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2017.1410561
  • Abstract:
    Critical Path Method (CPM), a planning and controlling technique, is widely used in the construction industry. However, CPM is criticized for its lack of workflow and inability to schedule continuous resource usage. Location-Based Management System (LBMS) fill these gaps and has been implemented in many construction projects. We propose that LBMS will improve schedules and project performance, addressing CPM's main shortcomings. This study is composed of three case studies. CPM schedules were analyzed and were improved using LBMS tools. The resulting schedules show improved workflows, crew balancing, resource usage and had fewer interruptions, without affecting project duration. Furthermore, LBMS schedules were optimized with only a few scheduling operations and fewer planning elements. The computational benefit of LBMS increases with the number of locations and tasks in a schedule. Project managers will benefit from a simpler scheduling process and better resource flow.;Critical Path Method (CPM), a planning and controlling technique, is widely used in the construction industry. However, CPM is criticized for its lack of workflow and inability to schedule continuous resource usage. Location-Based Management System (LBMS) fill these gaps and has been implemented in many construction projects. We propose that LBMS will improve schedules and project performance, addressing CPM's main shortcomings. This study is composed of three case studies. CPM schedules were analyzed and were improved using LBMS tools. The resulting schedules show improved workflows, crew balancing, resource usage and had fewer interruptions, without affecting project duration. Furthermore, LBMS schedules were optimized with only a few scheduling operations and fewer planning elements. The computational benefit of LBMS increases with the number of locations and tasks in a schedule. Project managers will benefit from a simpler scheduling process and better resource flow.;

Roberts, C J, Pärn, E A, Edwards, D J and Aigbavboa, C (2018) Digitalising asset management: concomitant benefits and persistent challenges. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 36(02), 152–73.

Short, A C (2008) What is 'architectural design research'?. Building Research & Information, 36(02), 195–9.