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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.

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.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Computer applications; Construction management; Information management; Delay time; Contractors; Claims;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2005)131:5(505)
  • Abstract:
    Critical path method delay analysis techniques are widely applied in the construction industry, with the windows method being regarded as technologically advantageous. The approach looks at different schedule snapshots (windows) throughout the project and analyzes the contractor versus owner responsibility for delaying the critical paths. Accordingly, decisions regarding time and/or cost compensation could be made. While the technique is beneficial, it is computationally intensive and produces different results with different window sizes. Commercial software provide little support in this regard and the analysis is usually done manually. In this paper, a modified windows approach is introduced with computerized daily analysis of delays so that accurate and repeatable results are produced. The new approach is coupled with a new representation of progress information and is readily usable by professionals and researchers to evaluate project delays. Details of the daily analysis are introduced along with two case studies that demonstrate its advantages over the traditional windows approach. A downloadable version is made available for experimental use by researchers and professionals.

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.