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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.

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.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Constructability; Corporations; Cost analysis; Evaluation;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1993)119:4(769)
  • Abstract:
    In an attempt to formalize the integration of construction knowledge and experience into the planning and design phases, many organizations have developed constructability programs. For many such organizations, development of a formalized program is viewed as a work process. This paper presents a comparison of two formal corporate constructability programs. The first program is part of the construction division of a design/construct organization (constructor performed), while the second is within the project management group of an owner organization (owner performed). The attributes of the two formal programs are described and compared. Documented results regarding program performance including costs and benefits for both the corporate and project levels are provided. The constructor‐performed program relates to the constructor functioning as both the facilitator and source of constructability. The owner‐performed program, however, facilitates construction input by managing and tracking program progress while constructability input is provided through feedback from constructors, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and the owner's field construction manager. Benefit/cost ratios for both programs show the potential return on investment in a formal program.

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.