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Cheng, M and Yang, S (2001) GIS-Based Cost Estimates Integrating with Material Layout Planning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(04), 291–9.

El-Rayes, K (2001) Optimum Planning of Highway Construction under A + B Bidding Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(04), 261–9.

Han, S H and Diekmann, J E (2001) Approaches for Making Risk-Based Go/No-Go Decision for International Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(04), 300–8.

Harmelink, D J (2001) Linear Scheduling Model: Float Characteristics. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(04), 255–60.

Hegazy, T, Zaneldin, E and Grierson, D (2001) Improving Design Coordination for Building Projects. I: Information Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(04), 322–9.

Jergeas, G and Put, J V d (2001) Benefits of Constructability on Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(04), 281–90.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2001)127:4(281)
  • Abstract:
    This study was undertaken to identify the most significant gaps between the potential benefits of applying constructability principles to Alberta, Canada, industrial projects and the benefits typically realized in industry practice. This study also aims to gain an understanding of the barriers that commonly restrict constructability benefits. The data for this survey was obtained by administering a survey based on the Construction Industry Institute's 17 constructability principles. The results of this study indicate collaborative industry effort should be focused in the areas where the largest gaps currently exist between potential and realized benefits. These include among other things, involvement of construction in the design phase, building mutual trust, respect, and credibility between project planners, designers, and constructors. As the examples cited in this study illustrate, significant gains in project cost, schedule, performance, and safety can be achieved when the above prescription is followed. For example, savings of 30–40% in the total installed cost for facilities are quite readily achievable.

Kululanga, G K, Kuotcha, W, McCaffer, R and Edum-Fotwe, F (2001) Construction Contractors' Claim Process Framework. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(04), 309–14.

Leu, S and Hwang, S (2001) Optimal Repetitive Scheduling Model with Shareable Resource Constraint. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(04), 270–80.

Suraji, A, Duff, A R and Peckitt, S J (2001) Development of Causal Model of Construction Accident Causation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(04), 337–44.

Tam, C M, Tong, T K L and Chan, W K W (2001) Genetic Algorithm for Optimizing Supply Locations around Tower Crane. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(04), 315–21.

Zaneldin, E, Hegazy, T and Grierson, D (2001) Improving Design Coordination for Building Projects. II: A Collaborative System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 127(04), 330–6.