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Duerr, D (1990) Lift of Shippingport Reactor Pressure Vessel. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 188–97.

Eldin, N N and Egger, S (1990) Productivity Improvement Tool: Camcorders. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 100–11.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction industry; Construction management; Productivity; Imaging techniques; Case reports; Management methods;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1990)116:1(100)
  • Abstract:
    This paper describes the use of a video camera for improving productivity on construction projects. The paper presents a step‐by‐step procedure for the use of the camcorder technique from purchasing the equipment to implementation of productivity improvement program. A case study is presented where a camcorder system was used as a management tool to improve labor productivity during the construction of a state prison. Data were collected for selected major work items including precast units, tilt‐up panels, and preengineered metal buildings. The use of camcorders resulted in measurable benefits to the project in terms of improving communication between management and labor, identifying the reasons for productivity problems, and providing irrefutable records of construction activities for training, safety, performance evaluation, and possible legal disputes.

Householder, J L and Rutland, H E (1990) Who Owns Float?. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 130–3.

Jaafari, A and Schub, A (1990) Surviving Failures: Lessons from Field Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 68–86.

Jayawardane, A K W and Harris, F C (1990) Further Development of Integer Programming in Earthwork Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 18–34.

Laufer, A and Cohenca, D (1990) Factors Affecting Construction‐Planning Outcomes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 135–56.

Matsuzaki, M, Uchikawa, C and Mitamura, T (1990) Advanced Fabrication and Erection Techniques for Long Suspension Bridge Cables. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 112–29.

Mohan, S (1990) Expert Systems Applications in Construction Management and Engineering. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 87–99.

Oglesby, C H (1990) Dilemmas Facing Construction Education and Research in 1990s. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 4–17.

Phelan, R S, Radjy, F, Haas, C and Hendrickson, C (1990) Computer‐Aided Concrete‐Placement Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 172–87.

Russell, J S, Skibniewski, M J and Cozier, D R (1990) Qualifier‐2: Knowledge‐Based System for Contractor Prequalification. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 157–71.

Singh, S (1990) Cost Model for Reinforced Concrete Beam and Slab Structures in Buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 54–67.

Stella, C, Ceppi, G and D'Appolonia, E (1990) Temporary Tunnel Support Using Jet‐Grouted Cylinders. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(01), 35–53.