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Anderson, S D, Patil, S S, Gibson, G E and Sullivan, G R (2004) Owner–Contractor Work Structures: Process Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 680–90.

Chinowsky, P S and Diekmann, J E (2004) Construction Engineering Management Educators: History and Deteriorating Community. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 751–8.

Hanna, A S and Gunduz, M (2004) Impact of Change Orders on Small Labor-Intensive Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 726–33.

Hassanein, A and Moselhi, O (2004) Planning and Scheduling Highway Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 638–46.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction planning; Highway construction; Computer aided scheduling; Resource allocation; road building; planning; scheduling; construction; resource allocation;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2004)130:5(638)
  • Abstract:
    This paper presents a model designed to integrate the planning and scheduling phases of highway construction projects, focusing primarily on the planning aspects. The model automatically generates the work breakdown structure (WBS) and precedence network respecting job logic and stores a list of construction operations typically encountered in highway projects. The generated network can subsequently be modified to suit the unique requirements of the project being considered. An object-oriented model is developed for planning highway construction operations. The model employs resource-driven scheduling in order to suit the repetitive nature of this class of projects. It accounts for (1) resource availability; (2) multiple preceding and succeeding activities; (3) transverse obstructions; (4) activities with varying quantities of work along the highway length; (5) the impact of inclement weather on crew productivity; and (6) the beneficial effect of the learning curve. At the core of the model is a relational database designed to store available resources and their respective unavailability periods. The model enables both: (1) activities executed by own force; and (2) activities subcontracted out. The model is incorporated in a prototype software that operates in the Microsoft Windows environment and generates schedules in both graphical and tabular formats. An example project is analyzed to demonstrate the features of the developed model.

Jung, Y and Woo, S (2004) Flexible Work Breakdown Structure for Integrated Cost and Schedule Control. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 616–25.

Li, K Y K and Chan, A T (2004) Management of Radon in Tunnel Drilling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 699–707.

Mattila, K G and Bowman, M R (2004) Accuracy of Highway Contractor’s Schedules. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 647–55.

Park, M and Peña-Mora, F (2004) Reliability Buffering for Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 626–37.

Scott, S and Harris, R A (2004) United Kingdom Construction Claims: Views of Professionals. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 734–41.

Senghore, O, Hastak, M, Abdelhamid, T S, AbuHammad, A and Syal, M G (2004) Production Process for Manufactured Housing. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 708–18.

Touran, A, Atgun, M and Bhurisith, I (2004) Analysis of the United States Department of Transportation Prompt Pay Provisions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 719–25.

Trigunarsyah, B (2004) Constructability Practices among Construction Contractors in Indonesia. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 656–69.

Wong, C H (2004) Contractor Performance Prediction Model for the United Kingdom Construction Contractor: Study of Logistic Regression Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 691–8.

Zhang, X (2004) Improving Concessionaire Selection Protocols in Public/Private Partnered Infrastructure Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 670–9.

Zhong, D, Li, J, Zhu, H and Song, L (2004) Geographic Information System-Based Visual Simulation Methodology and Its Application in Concrete Dam Construction Processes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(05), 742–50.