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Amirkhanian, S N, Burati, J L and Mirchandani, H C (1994) Effect of Testing Variability on Contractor Payment for Asphalt Pavements. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 579–92.

Cohenca‐Zall, D, Laufer, A, Shapira, A and Howell, G A (1994) Process of Planning during Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 561–78.

El‐Itr, Z and Kangari, R (1994) Minority Contractors: Framework for New Policy Development. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 632–48.

Everett, J G and Farghal, S (1994) Learning Curve Predictors for Construction Field Operations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 603–16.

Gavilan, R M and Bernold, L E (1994) Source Evaluation of Solid Waste in Building Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 536–52.

Gugel, J G and Russell, J S (1994) Model for Constructability Approach Selection. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 509–21.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Constructability; Models; Project management; Owners; Characteristics; Interactions;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1994)120:3(509)
  • Abstract:
    This paper presents a model for selecting an approach to implement constructability. Constructability can be implemented using an informal or formal approach. Based upon this research, three approaches, one informal and two formal, have been identified and labeled as follows: (1) Informal approach; (2) formal project level; and (3) comprehensive tracking. The model consists of a hierarchy of decision levels. Within these levels, there exist three steps: (1) Individual assessment of owner and project characteristics resulting in a conclusion of informal or formal; (2) combining owner and project characteristics into a single conclusion of informal or formal; and (3) if formal is concluded, a decision as to whether it is formal project‐level or comprehensive tracking. To assess owner and project characteristics, a framework of variables described by parameters has been developed. The characteristics of an owner consist of four variables: (1) Owner type; (2) objectives; (3) in‐house expertise; and (4) constructability resources. The characteristics of a project are described by six variables: (1) Construction type; (2) contracting strategy; (3) project size; (4) technical difficulty; (5) location; and (6) peculiarities. The model was tested by six owners on seven different projects. The results were consistent with the constructability approach selected by the owner. The model can assist owners in efficiently determining the appropriate means by which to incorporate construction knowledge and experience into the designs of their projects.

Jergeas, G F and Hartman, F T (1994) Contractors' Construction‐Claims Avoidance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 553–60.

Laborde, M and Sanvido, V (1994) Introducing New Process Technologies into Construction Companies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 488–508.

Mahoney, J J and Tatum, C B (1994) Construction Site Applications of CAD. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 617–31.

Reyna, S M, Vanegas, J A and Khan, A H (1994) Construction Technologies for Sewer Rehabilitation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 467–87.

Suhail, S A and Neale, R H (1994) CPM/LOB: New Methodology to Integrate CPM and Line of Balance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 667–84.

Swiggum, K E, Anderson, S D and Russell, J S (1994) Case Study of Burlington Cable‐Stayed Bridge. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 649–66.

Tsimberdonis, A I and Murphree, E L (1994) Equipment Management through Operational Failure Costs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 522–35.

Woolery, J C (1994) Developing Specifications for Cellular‐Telephone Base Stations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(03), 593–602.