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Al‐Harbi, K M, Johnston, D W and Fayadh, H (1994) Building Construction Detailed Estimating Practices in Saudi Arabia. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 774–84.

de Neufville, R and Smith, J T (1994) Improving Contractors' Bids Using Preference Reversal Phenomenon. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 706–19.

Dowding, C H (1994) Ground Motions and Air‐Blast Effects of Explosive Demolition of Structures. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 838–56.

Hinze, J and Brown, J (1994) Properties of Soundless Chemical Demolition Agents. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 816–27.

Lutz, J D, Halpin, D W and Wilson, J R (1994) Simulation of Learning Development in Repetitive Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 753–73.

McCullouch, B G and Lueprasert, K (1994) 2D Bar‐Code Applications in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 739–52.

Naoum, S G (1994) Critical Analysis of Time and Cost of Management and Traditional Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 687–705.

Salim, M and Bernold, L E (1994) Effects of Design‐Integrated Process Planning on Productivity in Rebar Placement. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 720–38.

Semple, C, Hartman, F T and Jergeas, G (1994) Construction Claims and Disputes: Causes and Cost/Time Overruns. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 785–95.

Songer, A D, Ibbs, C W and Napier, T R (1994) Process Model for Public Sector Design‐Build Planning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 857–74.

Stevens, J D and Murray, A L (1994) Modified Roof Erection System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 828–37.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Steel; Roofs; Modular structures; Construction methods; Productivity; Construction management;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1994)120:4(828)
  • Abstract:
    Conventional steel roof erection for an industrial building is a hazardous operation. It is also labor‐intensive and weather‐dependent. With U.S. construction trades facing a skilled‐labor shortage, and with constructors pressured to shorten construction schedules, a more efficient roof‐erection process is needed. To address this need, a design‐build contractor developed the Modified Roof Erection System (MRES). The MRES involves erecting roof modules at a level near the ground, then hoisting them into place. Potential benefits of this process include: (1) Increased safety; (2) higher productivity; (3) less impact from skilled labor shortages; (4) shortened construction schedule; (5) better quality; and (6) reduced cost. Prior to implementing the MRES, the following questions had to be addressed: (1) Do we know how to perform such an operation?; (2) will this technology be acceptable to our customers?; (3) will our subcontractors embrace this type work?; and (4) are we willing to accept the risks involved? This paper discusses development of the MRES process and presents a case study of its initial trial.

Thabet, W Y and Beliveau, Y J (1994) HVLS: Horizontal and Vertical Logic Scheduling for Multistory Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 875–92.

Tommelein, I D, Carr, R I and Odeh, A M (1994) Assembly of Simulation Networks Using Designs, Plans, and Methods. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 796–815.