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Choo, H J, Tommelein, I D, Ballard, G and Zabelle, T R (1999) WorkPlan: Constraint-Based Database for Work Package Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(03), 151–60.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1999)125:3(151)
  • Abstract:
    A database program called WorkPlan has been created to systematically develop weekly work plans. Such work plans are used by crew foremen in scheduling work packages and allocating available labor and equipment resources. WorkPlan adopts the Last Planner methodology, which implements several lean construction techniques. A week prior to conducting work, WorkPlan guides the user step by step through the process of spelling out work packages, identifying constraints, checking constraint satisfaction, releasing work packages, and allocating resources; then at the end of the week, collecting field progress data and reasons for plan failure. This systematic approach helps the user create quality work plans and learn from understanding reasons for failure. The lean planning philosophy underlying WorkPlan and the functionality of the computer program implementation are detailed in this paper. Various ways of displaying work package data are illustrated. WorkPlan's job-shop scheduling view complements the view traditionally adopted by project management, as is reflected in scheduling tools using the critical-path method.

Chua, D K H, Kog, Y C and Loh, P K (1999) Critical Success Factors for Different Project Objectives. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(03), 142–50.

Gransberg, D D, Dillon, W D, Reynolds, L and Boyd, J (1999) Quantitative Analysis of Partnered Project Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(03), 161–6.

Hanna, A S, Russell, J S, Gotzion, T W and Nordheim, E V (1999) Impact of Change Orders on Labor Efficiency for Mechanical Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(03), 176–84.

Hegazy, T (1999) Optimization of Resource Allocation and Leveling Using Genetic Algorithms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(03), 167–75.

Li, H, Shen, L Y and Love, P E D (1999) ANN-Based Mark-Up Estimation System with Self-Explanatory Capacities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(03), 185–9.

Shen, L, Drew, D and Zhang, Z (1999) Optimal Bid Model for Price-Time Biparameter Construction Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(03), 204–9.

Smith, S D (1999) Earthmoving Productivity Estimation Using Linear Regression Techniques. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(03), 133–41.

Torbica, Z M and Stroh, R C (1999) Impact of Total Quality Management on Home-Buyer Satisfaction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(03), 198–203.

Wang, S Q, Tiong, R L K, Ting, S K and Ashley, D (1999) Political Risks: Analysis of Key Contract Clauses in China's BOT Project. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 125(03), 190–7.