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Arditi, D (1983) Diffusion of Network Planning in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 109(01), 1–12.

Carr, R I (1983) Impact of Number of Bidders on Competition. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 109(01), 61–73.

Dioguardi, G (1983) Macrofirms: Construction Firms for the Computer Age. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 109(01), 13–24.

Kinner, E B and Stimpson, W E (1983) Artesian Pressure Relief for Trident Drydock. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 109(01), 74–88.

Kitamura, A and Takeuchi, Y (1983) Seikan Tunnel. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 109(01), 25–38.

Laufer, A and Moore, B E (1983) Attitudes toward Productivity Pay Programs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 109(01), 89–101.

Lee, S M and Olson, D L (1983) Chance Constrained Aggregate Blending. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 109(01), 39–47.

Perera, S (1983) Resource Sharing in Linear Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 109(01), 102–11.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Computer programming; Construction equipment; Construction management; Resource allocation;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1983)109:1(102)
  • Abstract:
    In the method developed, the conventional method of allocating resources are not used. Instead, resource‐hour units are employed. This enables to allocate resources precisely and the analysis becomes realistic unlike any other method. The method uses linear programming to determine the maximum rate of construction and the resource requirements in various activities. Sharing of resources which are available in limited quantities and balanced trades are all catered for in this development. The economics of using additional resources, working overtime and the optimal usage of all resources are the more important aspects of this paper. The step by step process of introducing additional resources and overtime ease the decision making process considerably. The method also helps to determine whether it is more economical to invest in additional resources or introduce work on overtime. If there is no proper method to compute resource requirements, a considerable waste in resource utilization would result. If resources are under utilized, even by a very small quantity, a considerably large delay of time would incur.

Tatum, C B (1983) Heavy Rigging for Nuclear Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 109(01), 48–60.

Tatum, C B (1983) Issues in Professional Construction Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 109(01), 112–9.