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Bambrick, B (1994) Construction of an Island. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 223–7.

Gordon, C M (1994) Choosing Appropriate Construction Contracting Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 196–210.

Grimm, C T (1994) Void Mortar Joints: Bane of Brick Masonry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 152–61.

Halligan, D W, Demsetz, L A, Brown, J D and Pace, C B (1994) Action‐Response Model and Loss of Productivity in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 47–64.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction management; Productivity; Models; Management; Employees;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1994)120:1(47)
  • Abstract:
    Unanticipated conditions on a construction project sometimes result in a significant loss of productivity. The conditions that may affect productivity—adverse weather, scheduled overtime, and material shortages, to name a few examples—have received considerable attention in the literature. However, both experience and a detailed examination of this literature reveal that these conditions do not necessarily lead to a loss of productivity. Furthermore, when such losses are observed, their extent varies from project to project, from activity to activity, and from crew to crew. Other factors and processes must therefore be involved. The action‐response model of productivity loss in construction identifies these factors and processes. The model graphically depicts how a variety of factors may interact to cause a loss of productivity; how a crew is influenced by these factors; and how the management of crews can mitigate, eliminate, initiate, or exacerbate any particular loss of productivity. By applying the model to three case studies, a new approach to evaluating loss of productivity is illustrated.

Ledbetter, W B (1994) Quality Performance on Successful Project. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 34–46.

Oloufa, A A, Eltahan, A A and Papacostas, C S (1994) Integrated GIS for Construction Site Investigation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 211–22.

Riad, N I, Arditi, D and Mohammadi, J (1994) Integrated System for Managing Owner‐Directed Project Acceleration. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 77–95.

Russell, A D and Fayek, A (1994) Automated Corrective Action Selection Assistant. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 11–33.

Russell, J S, Gugel, J G and Radtke, M W (1994) Comparative Analysis of Three Constructability Approaches. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 180–95.

Rwelamila, P D (1994) Group Dynamics and Construction Project Manager. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 3–10.

Tanwani, R and Iseley, D T (1994) Tracking and Steering Systems in Trenchless Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 65–76.

Teicholz, P and Fischer, M (1994) Strategy for Computer Integrated Construction Technology. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 117–31.

Thabet, W Y and Beliveau, Y J (1994) Modeling Work Space to Schedule Repetitive Floors in Multistory Buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 96–116.

Thomas, H R and Sakarcan, A S (1994) Forecasting Labor Productivity Using Factor Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 228–39.

Warszawski, A and Rosenfeld, Y (1994) Robot for Interior‐Finishing Works in Building: Feasibility Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 132–51.

Wu, R W and Hadipriono, F C (1994) Fuzzy Modus Ponens Deduction Technique for Construction Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 162–79.