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Al-Hussein, M, Alkass, S and Moselhi, O (2005) Optimization Algorithm for Selection and on Site Location of Mobile Cranes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(05), 579–90.

Bernold, L E (2005) Paradigm Shift in Construction Education is Vital for the Future of Our Profession. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(05), 533–9.

Dunston, P S, Gambatese, J A and McManus, J F (2005) Assessing State Transportation Agency Constructability Implementation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(05), 569–78.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Constructability; Project management; Benefit cost ratios; Construction industry;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2005)131:5(569)
  • Abstract:
    Although guidance is available for state transportation agencies to establish constructability review processes (CRPs), nationwide implementation has been slow due, in part, to a lack of clarity regarding related costs and benefits and a perception that CRPs are resource intensive. This study funded by the National Cooperative Highway Research Program reveals that while numerous states have attempted implementation in various forms, obstacles have frequently either hindered or halted progress. Four elements appear to be essential for the successful implementation and continuance of a CRP: (1) institutionalization of the CRP Champion, (2) an emphasis on a quality-driven as opposed to a schedule-driven design process, (3) clear yet flexible guidelines for executing constructability reviews across the broad range of project types and sizes, and (4) a vehicle for meaningful expert input from construction contracting professionals. A benefit-cost model, founded on the proposition that CRP implementation provides efficiencies that result in significant cost and schedule reductions, is demonstrated using case studies. A need for more precise identification of costs and quantification of benefits is noted.

El-Diraby, T E and Kashif, K F (2005) Distributed Ontology Architecture for Knowledge Management in Highway Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(05), 591–603.

Georgy, M E, Chang, L and Zhang, L (2005) Prediction of Engineering Performance: A Neurofuzzy Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(05), 548–57.

Georgy, M E, Chang, L and Zhang, L (2005) Utility-Function Model for Engineering Performance Assessment. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(05), 558–68.

Hegazy, T and Zhang, K (2005) Daily Windows Delay Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(05), 505–12.

Hegazy, T, Elbeltagi, E and Zhang, K (2005) Keeping Better Site Records Using Intelligent Bar Charts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(05), 513–21.

Kim, K and de la Garza, J M (2005) Evaluation of the Resource-Constrained Critical Path Method Algorithms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(05), 522–32.

Lueke, J S and Ariaratnam, S T (2005) Surface Heave Mechanisms in Horizontal Directional Drilling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(05), 540–7.

Sacks, R, Navon, R, Brodetskaia, I and Shapira, A (2005) Feasibility of Automated Monitoring of Lifting Equipment in Support of Project Control. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(05), 604–14.