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Elinwa, A U and Buba, S A (1993) Construction Cost Factors in Nigeria. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 698–713.

Hastak, M, Vanegas, J A and Puyana‐Camargo, M (1993) Time‐Based Competition: Competitive Advantage Tool for A/E/C Firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 785–800.

Howell, G, Laufer, A and Ballard, G (1993) Interaction between Subcycles: One Key to Improved Methods. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 714–28.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction methods; Productivity; Resource management; Operation;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1993)119:4(714)
  • Abstract:
    The relationship of one subcycle to another can be complex. Productivity suffers when the output of one subcycle delays a following step or when resources required for one subcycle are engaged in another. Isolating subcycles from immediate interaction with other subcycles is an important principle in the design and improvement of work methods. While interaction cannot be eliminated, the negative effect of immediate interactions can be reduced with careful provision of buffers and shared resources. Five cases demonstrate different aspects of this concept. A review of 31 cases of performance improvement shows that reducing the immediacy of interactions between subcycles is an effective method used by supervisors to cope with the uncertainty. Reducing immediate interaction through the provision of buffers and/or shared resources will be the most effective technique for eliminating performance‐reducing interactions until greater control is achieved over the rates of supply and use of resources. A process for the design and improvement of work methods based on these concepts is offered.

Moselhi, O and El‐Rayes, K (1993) Scheduling of Repetitive Projects with Cost Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 681–97.

Navon, R, Kelly, P W and Johnston, D W (1993) Human Factors in Introducing On‐Site Construction Automation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 801–12.

O'Connor, J T and Caraway, P H (1993) Need for Specification Format that Accommodates Engineered Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 757–68.

Ohura, T and Kato, M (1993) Erection and Field Test of Concrete Arch Bridge Applying Composite Tube. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 666–80.

Paek, J H, Lee, Y W and Ock, J H (1993) Pricing Construction Risk: Fuzzy Set Application. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 743–56.

Parfitt, M K, Syal, M G, Khalvati, M and Bhatia, S (1993) Computer‐Integrated Design Drawings and Construction Project Plans. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 729–42.

Radtke, M W and Russell, J S (1993) Project‐Level Model Process for Implementing Constructability. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 813–31.

Russell, J S and Gugel, J G (1993) Comparison of Two Corporate Constructability Programs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 769–84.

Severson, G D, Jaselskis, E J and Russell, J S (1993) Trends in Construction Contractor Financial Data. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 854–8.

Shah, D D, Jain, S K and Prybella, R W (1993) Performance of Remotely Controlled Fiberglass Pipe Jacking System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 119(04), 832–51.