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Bobick, T G (2004) Falls through Roof and Floor Openings and Surfaces, Including Skylights: 1992–2000. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 895–907.
Chan, S and Leung, N (2004) Prototype Web-Based Construction Project Management System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 935–43.
Cheah, C Y J, Garvin, M J and Miller, J B (2004) Empirical Study of Strategic Performance of Global Construction Firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 808–17.
Cheng, E W L and Li, H (2004) Development of a Practical Model of Partnering for Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 790–8.
Cheung, S O, Yiu, K T W and Suen, H (2004) Construction Negotiation Online. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 844–52.
Chung, T H, Abraham, D M and Gokhale, S B (2004) Decision Support System for Microtunneling Applications. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 835–43.
Fang, D, Fong, P S and Li, M (2004) Risk Assessment Model of Tendering for Chinese Building Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 862–8.
Fang, D, Li, M, Fong, P S and Shen, L (2004) Risks in Chinese Construction Market—Contractors’ Perspective. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 853–61.
Hanna, A S, Camlic, R, Peterson, P A and Lee, M (2004) Cumulative Effect of Project Changes for Electrical and Mechanical Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 762–71.
Koksal, A and Arditi, D (2004) Predicting Construction Company Decline. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 799–807.
Lee, H, Yu, J and Kim, S (2004) Impact of Labor Factors on Workflow. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 918–23.
Marzouk, M and Moselhi, O (2004) Fuzzy Clustering Model for Estimating Haulers’ Travel Time. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 878–86.
Rowe, G M, Meegoda, J N, Jumikis, A, Sharrock, M J, Bandara, N and Hettiarachchi, C H (2004) NJTxtr—A Computer Program Based on LASER to Monitor Asphalt Segregation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 924–34.
Senouci, A B and Eldin, N N (2004) Use of Genetic Algorithms in Resource Scheduling of Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 869–77.
Son, J and Mattila, K G (2004) Binary Resource Leveling Model: Activity Splitting Allowed. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 887–94.
Tam, C M, Tong, T K L and Wong, Y W (2004) Selection of Concrete Pump Using the Superiority and Inferiority Ranking Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 827–34.
Thomas, H R, Horman, M J and de Souza, U E L (2004) Symbiotic Crew Relationships and Labor Flow. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 908–17.
Tsao, C C Y, Tommelein, I D, Swanlund, E S and Howell, G A (2004) Work Structuring to Achieve Integrated Product–Process Design. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 780–9.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Lean construction; Design/build; Constructability; Fabrication; Installation; Tolerances;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2004)130:6(780)
- Abstract:
This paper presents “work structuring,” a term used to describe the effort of integrating product and process design throughout the project development process. To illustrate current work structuring practice, we describe a case study involving the installation of door frames into walls in a prison. We analyze why various problems existed. To improve the work structuring effort, we apply the “five whys” to develop local and global fixes for the system of precast walls and door frames. The five whys is a technique to elicit alternative ways of structuring work without being constrained by contractual agreements, traditions, or trade boundaries. We discuss the importance of dimensional tolerances in construction and how these affect the handoff of work from one group of workers to the next. We argue that these constraints and tolerance management practices are so embedded that project participants can miss opportunities to better integrate product and process design. We propose shifting the focus of work structuring from maximizing local trade efficiency to improving overall performance in the delivery system of a capital project.
Walsh, K D, Hershauer, J C, Tommelein, I D and Walsh, T A (2004) Strategic Positioning of Inventory to Match Demand in a Capital Projects Supply Chain. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 818–26.
Whalen, T M, Gopal, S and Abraham, D M (2004) Cost-Benefit Model for the Construction of Tornado Shelters. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(06), 772–9.