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Al‐Bahar, J F and Crandall, K C (1990) Systematic Risk Management Approach for Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 533–46.

Blakey, L H (1990) Bar Codes: Prescription for Precision, Performance, and Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 468–79.

Jaafari, A and Mateffy, V K (1990) Realistic Model for Equipment Replacement. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 514–32.

Jackson, J T (1990) Technical Specifications' Effect on Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 463–7.

Jahren, C T and Ashe, A M (1990) Predictors of Cost‐Overrun Rates. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 548–52.

Kalu, T C U (1990) New Approach to Construction Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 494–513.

Maloney, W F (1990) Framework for Analysis of Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 399–415.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Project management; Project evaluation; Performance characteristics; Construction; Analysis;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1990)116:3(399)
  • Abstract:
    The construction process involves the interaction of equipment, manpower, and material. Each construction project begins with performance goals for cost, schedule, safety, etc. When actual performance differs from exected performance, the cause of the deviation must be determined. The analysis of construction performance has typically been performed in a shotgun fashion. The paper presents a framework for the rationalization of the analysis of construction performance that will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the analysis. The framework provides a decision tree that will guide construction engineers as they analyze performance. Five major issues are addressed in the framework: adequacy of actual performance; presence of organizationally imposed constraints; worker possession of required knowledge, skills, and ability; worker possession of necessary motivation; and whether the estimate is realistic. Use of the framework requires answering a series of questions. Data are suggested to allow the questions to be answered.

Russell, J S, Skibniewski, M J and Vanegas, J A (1990) Framework for Construction Robot Fleet Management System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 448–62.

Sarisley, E F (1990) Construction Methods and Costs of Stress‐Laminated Timber Bridges. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 432–47.

Stanton, W A and Willenbrock, J H (1990) Conceptual Framework for Computer‐Based, Construction Safety Control. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 383–98.

Stukhart, G and Cook, E L (1990) Bar‐Code Standardization in Industrial Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 416–31.

Touran, A (1990) Integration of Simulation with Expert Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 480–93.