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Dunston, P S and Wang, X (2005) Mixed Reality-Based Visualization Interfaces for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(12), 1301–9.

El-Rayes, K and Hyari, K (2005) Optimal Lighting Arrangements for Nighttime Highway Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(12), 1292–300.

Ibbs, W and Liu, M (2005) Improved Measured Mile Analysis Technique. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(12), 1249–56.

Irizarry, J, Simonsen, K L and Abraham, D M (2005) Effect of Safety and Environmental Variables on Task Durations in Steel Erection. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(12), 1310–9.

Lee, E, Harvey, J T and Thomas, D (2005) Integrated Design/Construction/Operations Analysis for Fast-Track Urban Freeway Reconstruction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(12), 1283–91.

Nassar, K M, Gunnarsson, H G and Hegab, M Y (2005) Using Weibull Analysis for Evaluation of Cost and Schedule Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(12), 1257–62.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Cost analysis; Scheduling; Construction management;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2005)131:12(1257)
  • Abstract:
    Large amounts of money are lost each year in the construction industry because of poor schedule and cost control. Few contractors specify and follow systematic schedule monitoring practices. Traditionally, the earned value method (EVM) is used to control and monitor schedule performance using the schedule and cost performance indices which compare the budgeted cost of work performed to what was originally scheduled or what is actually expended. This paper presents a statistical approach, namely Weibull analysis, to evaluate stochastically the schedule performance of construction or design projects. The approach can be used in conjunction with the EVM to enhance the evaluation and control of schedule performance. Weibull analysis is a common method for failure analysis and reliability engineering used in a wide range of applications. In this paper, the applicability of Weibull analysis for evaluating and comparing the reliability of the schedule performance of multiple projects is presented. The various steps in the analysis are discussed along with an example in which two projects are analyzed and compared. The authors conclude that Weibull analysis has several advantages and provides a relatively robust and effective method for construction managers to better control and monitor their projects.

Navon, R and Berkovich, O (2005) Development and On-Site Evaluation of an Automated Materials Management and Control Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(12), 1328–36.

Pulaski, M H and Horman, M J (2005) Continuous Value Enhancement Process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(12), 1274–82.

Shapira, A and Goldenberg, M (2005) AHP-Based Equipment Selection Model for Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(12), 1263–73.

Uwakweh, B O (2005) Effect of Foremen on Construction Apprentice. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(12), 1320–7.