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Adeli, H and Karim, A (1997) Scheduling/Cost Optimization and Neural Dynamics Model for Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(04), 450–8.

Arditi, D, Kale, S and Tangkar, M (1997) Innovation in Construction Equipment and Its Flow into the Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(04), 371–8.

Hartman, F, Snelgrove, P and Ashrafi, R (1997) Effective Wording to Improve Risk Allocation in Lump Sum Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(04), 379–87.

Jaafari, A (1997) Concurrent Construction and Life Cycle Project Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(04), 427–36.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1997)123:4(427)
  • Abstract:
    This paper investigates “concurrent construction” and its potential application in life cycle management of capital projects. The construction industry is under pressure to reduce project delivery times and costs despite increased uncertainties, ambiguities, and complexities that surround today's projects. Concurrent construction may well hold the key to success on this front. Concurrent construction is based on integrating all project phases into a single phase. It starts with the definition of a product model and division of the project into major parts or systems accordingly. Each part or system is entrusted to a team consisting of members drawn from the relevant disciplines as well as the contractor. The delivery of a specific part is carried out by the relevant team in an integrated fashion in a single phase. While the potential benefits of concurrent construction are beyond doubt, current contractual, organizational, and work method barriers militate against realizing these. However, there are workable solutions to these problems. This paper covers examples of approaches that could overcome these barriers.

Kang, L S and Paulson, B C (1997) Adaptability of Information Classification Systems for Civil Works. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(04), 419–26.

Pocock, J B, Liu, L Y and Kim, M K (1997) Impact of Management Approach on Project Interaction and Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(04), 411–8.

Portas, J and AbouRizk, S (1997) Neural Network Model for Estimating Construction Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(04), 399–410.

Schexnayder, C and Ohrn, L G (1997) Highway Specifications—Quality versus Pay. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(04), 437–43.

Touran, A (1997) Probabilistic Model for Tunneling Project Using Markov Chain. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(04), 444–9.

Venegas C., P and Alarcón C., L F (1997) Selecting Long-Term Strategies for Construction Firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(04), 388–98.

Walsh, K D, Houston, W N and Houston, S L (1997) Field Implications of Current Compaction Specification Design Practices. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(04), 363–70.