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Abeid, J and Arditi, D (2002) Time-Lapse Digital Photography Applied to Project Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(06), 530–5.

Arditi, D, Tokdemir, O B and Suh, K (2002) Challenges in Line-of-Balance Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(06), 545–56.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Scheduling; Construction management; construction industry; scheduling; civil engineering; project management;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2002)128:6(545)
  • Abstract:
    The line-of-balance (LOB) method of scheduling is well suited to projects that are composed of activities of a linear and repetitive nature. The objective of this study is to set down the basic principles that can be used in the development of a computerized LOB scheduling system that overcomes the problems associated with existing systems and creates solutions to problems encountered in the implementation of repetitive-unit construction. The challenges associated with LOB scheduling include developing an algorithm that handles project acceleration efficiently and accurately, recognizing time and space dependencies, calculating LOB quantities, dealing with resource and milestone constraints, incorporating the occasional nonlinear and discrete activities, defining a radically new concept of criticalness, including the effect of the learning curve, developing an optimal strategy to reduce project duration by increasing the rate of production of selected activities, performing cost optimization, and improving the visual presentation of LOB diagrams.

Ariaratnam, S T and MacLeod, C W (2002) Financial Outlay Modeling for a Local Sewer Rehabilitation Strategy. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(06), 486–95.

Chan, W T and Hu, H (2002) Constraint Programming Approach to Precast Production Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(06), 513–21.

del Caño, A and de la Cruz, M P (2002) Integrated Methodology for Project Risk Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(06), 473–85.

Goodrum, P M and Haas, C T (2002) Partial Factor Productivity and Equipment Technology Change at Activity Level in U.S. Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(06), 463–72.

Kashiwagi, D T and Byfield, R (2002) Testing of Minimization of Subjectivity in Best Value Procurement by Using Artificial Intelligence Systems in State of Utah Procurement. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(06), 496–502.

Knight, K and Robinson Fayek, A (2002) Use of Fuzzy Logic for Predicting Design Cost Overruns on Building Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(06), 503–12.

Maloney, W F (2002) Construction Product/Service and Customer Satisfaction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(06), 522–9.

Peng, J (2002) Stability Analyses and Design Recommendations for Practical Shoring Systems during Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(06), 536–44.