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Abdel-Razek, R H (1997) How Construction Managers Would Like Their Performance to Be Evaluated. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 208–13.

Arditi, D, Khisty, C J and Yasamis, F (1997) Incentive/Disincentive Provisions in Highway Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 302–7.

Bernold, L E, Lorenc, S J and Luces, E (1997) Intelligent Technology for Truck Crane Accident Prevention. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 276–84.

Carr, R I (1997) Engineering and Construction Management: Leadership and Opportunity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 292–6.

Chua, D K H, Kog, Y C, Loh, P K and Jaselskis, E J (1997) Model for Construction Budget Performance—Neural Network Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 214–22.

Dzeng, R and Tommelein, I D (1997) Boiler Erection Scheduling Using Product Models and Case-Based Reasoning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 338–47.

El-Bibany, H (1997) Parametric Constraint Management in Planning and Scheduling: Computational Basis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 348–53.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1997)123:3(348)
  • Abstract:
    Critical path methods (CPM) have long been used as the computational basis for computer scheduling systems. The basic computational methodology in CPM proved to be inadequate to represent and integrate more problems in project management. The main reason is that the methodology is built on a computational procedure that is specific to the underlying network representation. Various knowledge-based techniques have been used to provide a richer computational methodology. The main goal of this paper is to describe the computational basis of a constraint-management methodology as applied to planning and scheduling. Each problem may be represented by interrelating its parameters using construction duration and precedence knowledge. The parameter relationships may be viewed as mathematical constraints. The paper provides a description of the computational methodology including the constraint modeling process, the graph representation of constraints, and the evaluation of constraint networks. The methodology may result in multiple solutions based on the nature of graph representation. Therefore, the paper proceeds to prove that only the acceptable computational solution represents the appropriate project plan and schedule. The paper concludes by commenting on the utility of the methodology and providing directions for future research.

Eldin, N N (1997) Concurrent Engineering: A Schedule Reduction Tool. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 354–62.

Everett, J G and Yang, I (1997) Workers' Comp. Premiums: Disparities in Penalties for Identical Losses. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 312–7.

Fischer, M and Tatum, C B (1997) Characteristics of Design-Relevant Constructability Knowledge. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 253–60.

Hampson, K and Fischer, M (1997) Structural Designs and Construction Technologies for California Highway Bridges. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 269–75.

Hancher, D E, Garza, J M d l and Eckert, G K (1997) Improving Workers' Compensation Management in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 285–91.

Hassanein, A and Melin, J (1997) Crew Design Methodology for Construction Contractors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 203–7.

Huang, X and Bernold, L E (1997) CAD-Integrated Excavation and Pipe Laying. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 318–23.

Ibbs, C W (1997) Quantitative Impacts of Project Change: Size Issues. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 308–11.

Karshenas, S (1997) Strength Variability of Conventional Slab Formwork Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 324–30.

Li, H and Love, P (1997) Using Improved Genetic Algorithms to Facilitate Time-Cost Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 233–7.

Naresh, A L and Jahren, C T (1997) Communications and Tracking for Construction Vehicles. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 261–8.

Owers, R and Weber, S L (1997) Strategic Plan for Southwest Indian Community's Construction Business. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 331–7.

Price, A D F and Shawa, H (1997) Survey of Project Related Finance in United Arab Emirates. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 223–32.

Puddicombe, M S (1997) Designers and Contractors: Impediments to Integration. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 245–52.

Scott, S (1997) Delay Claims in U.K. Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 238–44.

Touran, A and Suphot, L (1997) Rank Correlations In Simulating Construction Costs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(03), 297–301.