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Arboleda, C A and Abraham, D M (2004) Fatalities in Trenching Operations—Analysis Using Models of Accident Causation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(02), 273–80.

Barker, R, Childerhouse, P, Naim, M, Masat, J and Wilson, D (2004) Potential of Total Cycle Time Compression in Construction: Focus on Program Development and Design. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(02), 177–87.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Time factors; Construction industry; Case reports; Construction management; construction industry; time management; project management; civil engineering; risk management; privatisation;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2004)130:2(177)
  • Abstract:
    Time compression is a widely accepted approach to improving customer service levels while minimizing total costs. However, few applications within the construction sector exist, especially in relation to the early stages of program development and design. These stages are of paramount importance because of the resultant ramifications on the total cycle time of the entire construction project, in the form of changes, rework, waste, and risk. Most applications of time compression focus on quantifying and removing nonvalue adding time from business processes. This is difficult for program development and the design stages of construction because most information sources are qualitative. As a result, a methodology has been developed to identify the key areas of potential improvement during these early stages. Collection of opinion data via semistructured interviews, questionnaires, and a workshop with a cross section of supply chain members has made it possible to quantify the potential improvements. The action research findings have been summarized into a time-compression model for the program development stages in the format of two interlinked cause and effect diagrams. These further emphasize the need for effective program development to minimize the risks of project overrun.

Chan, A P C, Chan, D W M, Chiang, Y H, Tang, B S, Chan, E H W and Ho, K S K (2004) Exploring Critical Success Factors for Partnering in Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(02), 188–98.

Choi, H, Cho, H and Seo, J W (2004) Risk Assessment Methodology for Underground Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(02), 258–72.

Hadikusumo, B H W and Rowlinson, S (2004) Capturing Safety Knowledge Using Design-for-Safety-Process Tool. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(02), 281–9.

Hegazy, T, Elhakeem, A and Elbeltagi, E (2004) Distributed Scheduling Model for Infrastructure Networks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(02), 160–7.

Jeong, H S, Abraham, D M and Lew, J J (2004) Evaluation of an Emerging Market in Subsurface Utility Engineering. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(02), 225–34.

Lingard, H (2004) Work and Family Sources of Burnout in the Australian Engineering Profession: Comparison of Respondents in Dual- and Single-Earner Couples, Parents, and Nonparents. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(02), 290–8.

Lu, M and Anson, M (2004) Establish Concrete Placing Rates Using Quality Control Records from Hong Kong Building Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(02), 216–24.

Sacks, R, Eastman, C M and Lee, G (2004) Process Model Perspectives on Management and Engineering Procedures in the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(02), 206–15.

Shohet, I M and Perelstein, E (2004) Decision Support Model for the Allocation of Resources in Rehabilitation Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(02), 249–57.

Stewart, J, Minchin, R E, Jaselskis, E J, Dayal, V and Smith, G (2004) Potential Construction Applications for Thermoset Composite Scrap Material. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(02), 199–205.

Zhang, X (2004) Concessionaire Selection: Methods and Criteria. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(02), 235–44.

Zheng, D X M, Ng, S T and Kumaraswamy, M M (2004) Applying a Genetic Algorithm-Based Multiobjective Approach for Time-Cost Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(02), 168–76.

Zwick, D C and Miller, K R (2004) Project Buyout. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(02), 245–8.