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Du, J and El-Gafy, M (2011) Feasibility Analytical Mapping (FAM) for the Bidding Decision: A Graphic Bidding Decision Making Model Based on Multidimensional Scaling and Discriminant Analysis. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 7(03), 198–209.

Ku, K and Taiebat, M (2011) BIM Experiences and Expectations: The Constructors' Perspective. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 7(03), 175–97.

Slattery, D K and Sumner, M R (2011) Leadership Characteristics of Rising Stars in Construction Project Management. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 7(03), 159–74.

Smith, J P, Miller, K, Christofferson, J and Hutchings, M (2011) Best Practices for Dealing with Price Volatility in Utah's Residential Construction Market. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 7(03), 210–25.

Stone, M L, Johnson, P W and Leopard, T A (2011) Using Design-Based Change Orders as a Lessons Learned Metric in University Dormitory Construction. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 7(03), 226–40.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: change orders; lessons learned
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1557-8771
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/15578771.2011.581263
  • Abstract:
    The enrollment at The University of Alabama has increased substantially in recent years and the University is expanding to meet the growing demands. The expansion includes four dormitory complexes built within the past 5 years. Change orders considerably influenced the final cost of the first and second dormitory projects and the University initiated the current study to follow-up on a global change order study that previously examined new construction on campus. The current study analyzed the reasons for the change and what Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Division the change represented. While it was determined that the largest source of change orders on dormitory projects were owner initiated, these changes have not been targeted for reduction since they are at the discretion of the University and can be beneficial to the project. To gauge the performance of the change management program currently in place at the University, the direct impact on the total project cost due to changes resulting from design errors were analyzed for all four dormitory projects. The author hopes that the recommendations in this study will aid universities and colleges by providing a means to gather, track, and analyze changes that occur during the construction of dormitory projects and show how the lessons learned from the change orders during these projects can potentially reduce costs on future projects.