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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.

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

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction planning; Construction costs; Contracts; Contract management; Scheduling; Delay time; Critical path method;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1990)116:1(130)
  • Abstract:
    The value of critical path method scheduling as a management tool is well known. In recent years, the use of critical path method scheduling techniques in evaluating the validity of requests for time extensions has proven beneficial. Some contracts require that the contractor submit and update critical path method schedules showing critical and noncritical activities. Owners sometimes appropriate the float time of noncritical activities to further their own interests. In doing so, they risk causing unforseen costs. If the contract is a cost‐plus agreement, these extra costs are usually absorbed by the owner. If the contract is a fixed‐price agreement, the contractor will incur the extra costs. In the latter case, these costs may be justifiable delay or impact claims. If the agreement given to the contractor with the bid documents attributes ownership of float to the owner, the result may be cost increases in the form of higher bids.

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.