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Ahmed, S M, Sang, L P and Torbica, & M (2003) Use of Quality Function Deployment in Civil Engineering Capital Project Planning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 129(04), 358–68.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Capital; Project planning; Quality control; planning; project management; civil engineering; quality control; construction industry;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2003)129:4(358)
  • Abstract:
    Capital project development is a complex process that takes many years to implement. The development of a capital project usually undergoes several rounds of design evolution, and as a result the basic and original customer’s requirements may be easily sidetracked or may deviate from the client’s objectives. Quality function deployment (QFD) is a tool that can be used to keep track of customers’ requirements. The objective of this paper is to explore the applicability of QFD in the civil engineering capital project planning process by developing a QFD model with an application template for the process. To verify and demonstrate how the QFD model works, data are obtained from two real-life projects and fed into the template for back-analysis. The findings suggest that QFD can be successfully used in the capital project planning process as a road map to keep track of the original requirements, facilitate good communication across the hierarchy, and serve as a tool for evaluating project alternatives.

Allouche, E N, Ariaratnam, S T and MacLeod, C W (2003) Software for Planning and Cost Control in Directional Drilling Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 129(04), 446–53.

Attalla, M and Hegazy, T (2003) Predicting Cost Deviation in Reconstruction Projects: Artificial Neural Networks versus Regression. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 129(04), 405–11.

Chan, E H W and Tse, R Y C (2003) Cultural Considerations in International Construction Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 129(04), 375–81.

Chang, A S and Tsai, Y (2003) Engineering Information Classification System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 129(04), 454–60.

Cheng, M and Ko, C (2003) Object-Oriented Evolutionary Fuzzy Neural Inference System for Construction Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 129(04), 461–9.

Fu, W K, Drew, D S and Lo, H P (2003) Competitiveness of Inexperienced and Experienced Contractors in Bidding. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 129(04), 388–95.

Hassim, S, Kadir, M R A, Lew, Y and Sim, Y (2003) Estimation of Minimum Working Capital for Construction Projects in Malaysia. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 129(04), 369–74.

Hegazy, T and Petzold, K (2003) Genetic Optimization for Dynamic Project Control. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 129(04), 396–404.

Ibbs, C W, Kwak, Y H, Ng, T and Odabasi, A M (2003) Project Delivery Systems and Project Change: Quantitative Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 129(04), 382–7.

Lee, S and Halpin, D W (2003) Predictive Tool for Estimating Accident Risk. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 129(04), 431–6.

Lu, M and Li, H (2003) Resource-Activity Critical-Path Method for Construction Planning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 129(04), 412–20.

Navon, R and Goldschmidt, E (2003) Can Labor Inputs be Measured and Controlled Automatically?. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 129(04), 437–45.

Warszawski, A (2003) Analysis of Costs and Benefits of Tall Buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 129(04), 421–30.