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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.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Labor; Personnel management; Construction management;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2004)130:6(908)
  • Abstract:
    This paper introduces a concept heretofore unrecognized in multiple crew relationships: symbiotic crew relationships. A symbiotic relationship occurs when the work pace of one crew depends on the pace of a preceding crew. Data from steel reinforcement activities from six commercial and residential projects in Brazil are used to demonstrate the negative effects of symbiotic relationships. The steel reinforcement on the case study projects was cut and bent on site. In this context, the pace of the installation crew’s work (and hence performance) was dictated by the pace of the cutting and bending crew. The performance of crews with symbiotic relationships is shown to be consistently worse than when symbiotic relationships are not present. Symbiotic relationships are also tied to time buffers. There is better performance as the time buffer between crews approaches 5days.

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.

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.