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Cheng, M Y and O'Connor, J T (1996) ArcSite: Enhanced GIS for Construction Site Layout. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 329–36.

Fischer, M A and Aalami, F (1996) Scheduling with Computer-Interpretable Construction Method Models. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 337–47.

Lin, K and Haas, C T (1996) Multiple Heavy Lifts Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 354–62.

Lorterapong, P and Moselhi, O (1996) Project-Network Analysis Using Fuzzy Sets Theory. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 308–18.

Palmer, A, Kelly, J and Male, S (1996) Holistic Appraisal of Value Engineering in Construction in United States. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 324–8.

Ruff, C M, Dzombak, D A and Hendrickson, C T (1996) Owner-Contractor Relationships on Contaminated Site Remediation Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 348–53.

Senior, B A (1996) Electrical Construction Foreman Task Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 363–9.

Shapira, A and Glascock, J D (1996) Culture of Using Mobile Cranes for Building Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 298–307.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1996)122:4(298)
  • Abstract:
    While tower cranes traditionally are identified with high-rise, congested urban building construction, and mobile cranes primarily are associated with heavy civil and infrastructure construction, there exists a vast population of building projects where both are feasible. The question, then, is: why are different crane types used under similar project conditions in different geographic areas (e.g., tower cranes in Europe, mobile cranes in the United States)? This paper examines the culture of using mobile cranes for building construction, as observed in the southwestern United States. Project-specific and environmental characteristics are identified, classified, and described, while comparatively relating to tower crane practice. The role of non–project-specific factors (such as planning culture, operating style, employment patterns, and market organization) is emphasized in shaping the mobile crane culture. A rather homogeneous population of projects with distinct features, such as short construction duration, spacious sites, and supportive terrain, creates the grounds for this culture's evolution. Understanding the relationships between and within project and environmental characteristics is vital for a construction market that is becoming global and for a fresh examination of traditional equipment selection practices.

Shen, L, Lee, R K H and Zhang, Z (1996) Application of BOT System for Infrastructure Projects in China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 122(04), 319–23.