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Mansfield, J R (2009) The use of formalised risk management approaches by UK design consultants in conservation refurbishment projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 16(03), 273–87.

Ng, S T, Shi, J and Fang, Y (2009) Enhancing the logistics of construction materials through activity-based simulation approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 16(03), 224–37.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: buffer stock; construction materials; distribution management; hong kong; just in time; simulation
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/mcb/286/2009/00000016/00000003/art00002
  • Abstract:
    Purpose - Many planners and managers prefer to maintain more than enough construction materials on site to avoid valuable labour and plant resources staying idle. Despite the fact that minimising the buffer stock would improve the productivity of a construction project, no one likes to take this risk especially when the consequences are not totally clear. This paper aims to identify the possible savings in time and cost due to different amounts of buffer stock on site, by introducing an activity-based simulation model. Design/methodology/approach - In this research, details and data of a residential project involving substantial amounts of pre-cast components are collected. The project participants are asked to unveil the constraints on site and throughout the material delivery and storage processes. Finally, the collected data are fed into the activity-based construction simulation tool for analysis. Findings - The results indicate that simulation could help quantify the productivity of resources so as to establish the most suitable strategy for improving the logistics of materials handling in a construction project. Originality/value - The paper helps construction planners and managers to streamline the flow of construction materials and determine optimal buffer stocks rather than relying on subjective judgement.

Peansupap, V and Walker, D H T (2009) Exploratory factors influencing design practice learning within a Thai context. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 16(03), 238–53.

Sang, K J C, Ison, S G and Dainty, A R J (2009) The job satisfaction of UK architects and relationships with work-life balance and turnover intentions. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 16(03), 288–300.

Toor, S-u-R and Ogunlana, S (2009) Ineffective leadership: Investigating the negative attributes of leaders and organizational neutralizers. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 16(03), 254–72.

Wan, S K M and Kumaraswamy, M M (2009) Industrial management approaches for improving material control in building services works. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 16(03), 208–23.