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Chua, D K H and Li, G M (2002) RISim: Resource-Interacted Simulation Modeling in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(03), 195–202.

Freire, J and Alarcón, L F (2002) Achieving Lean Design Process: Improvement Methodology. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(03), 248–56.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction industry; Design; Project management; project management; construction industry; civil engineering; design engineering;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2002)128:3(248)
  • Abstract:
    An improvement methodology is proposed for the design process in construction projects. Based on concepts and principles of lean production, the methodology considers the design process as a set of three different models—conversion, flow, and value. Four stages are necessary to produce improvements and changes—(1) diagnosis/evaluation; (2) changes implementation; (3) control; and (4) standardization. The methodology suggests the application of seven tools in accordance to specific needs (detected and desired) on five potential areas of improvement—client, administration, project, resources, and information. Results of an application included an increase of 31% in the share of value adding activities, 44% reduction of unit errors in the products, up to 58% decrease of waiting times in the process, and an expansion of the utilization in the cycle times. In this manner, not only did the efficiency and effectiveness of internal engineering products improve, but also the whole project, by improving one of the main suppliers of construction.

Isidore, L J and Back, W E (2002) Multiple Simulation Analysis for Probabilistic Cost and Schedule Integration. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(03), 211–9.

Kale, S and Arditi, D (2002) Competitive Positioning in United States Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(03), 238–47.

Meng, X (2002) Guarantees for Contractor’s Performance and Owner’s Payment in China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(03), 232–7.

Sawhney, A and Mund, A (2002) Adaptive Probabilistic Neural Network-based Crane Type Selection System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(03), 265–73.

Tam, C M, Tong, T K L, Leung, A W T and Chiu, G W C (2002) Site Layout Planning using Nonstructural Fuzzy Decision Support System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(03), 220–31.

Toole, T M (2002) Construction Site Safety Roles. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(03), 203–10.

Yi, K J, Lee, H and Choi, Y K (2002) Network Creation and Development for Repetitive-Unit Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(03), 257–64.