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Chua, D K and Godinot, M (2006) Use of a WBS Matrix to Improve Interface Management in Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(01), 67–79.

Fan, S and Tserng, H P (2006) Object-Oriented Scheduling for Repetitive Projects with Soft Logics. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(01), 35–48.

Hegazy, T (2006) Computerized System for Efficient Delivery of Infrastructure Maintenance/Repair Programs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(01), 26–34.

Lee, D and Arditi, D (2006) Total Quality Performance of Design/Build Firms Using Quality Function Deployment. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(01), 49–57.

Lee, D and Shi, J J (2006) Construction Business Automation System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(01), 88–96.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Automation; Construction management; Internet; Business management;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2006)132:1(88)
  • Abstract:
    This paper introduces a system prototype, the construction business automation system, for modeling and automating construction business processes by using workflow and object technologies. Construction management tasks are developed as distributed internet applications for supporting reusability of software components, simplifying process modeling, and automating business processes. The development of the prototype has resulted in the following technologies: (1) the object-oriented reusable component technology for modeling construction management tasks; (2) the construction business process modeler based on the task based modeling methodology; (3) the request driving methodology for raising business requests and instantiating corresponding process instances; and (4) the supporting technology for interacting with a commercial workflow engine (e.g., i-Flow) for executing business process instances. A purchasing process is used as an example to illustrate these related topics and the applicability of the methodologies in construction business automation.

Nitithamyong, P and Skibniewski, M J (2006) Success/Failure Factors and Performance Measures of Web-Based Construction Project Management Systems: Professionals’ Viewpoint. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(01), 80–87.

Oyetunji, A A and Anderson, S D (2006) Relative Effectiveness of Project Delivery and Contract Strategies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(01), 3–13.

Randolph Thomas, H and Horman, M J (2006) Fundamental Principles of Workforce Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(01), 97–104.

Vanhoucke, M (2006) Work Continuity Constraints in Project Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(01), 14–25.

Yang, M, Chen, S and Chen, S (2006) Innovative Central Opening Strut System for Foundation Excavation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(01), 58–66.