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Abdul-Rahman, H, Berawi, M A, Berawi, A R, Mohamed, O, Othman, M and Yahya, I A (2006) Delay Mitigation in the Malaysian Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(02), 125–33.

Carter, G and Smith, S D (2006) Safety Hazard Identification on Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(02), 197–205.

Cottrell, D S (2006) Contractor Process Improvement for Enhancing Construction Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(02), 189–96.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction management; Process control; Productivity; Quality control; Contractors;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2006)132:2(189)
  • Abstract:
    This paper presents a regression model that relates job site productivity to process improvement initiatives (PIIs) executed both before and during construction. Applied during early project stages, this model helps industry practitioners to predict the expected value of labor productivity based on certain inputs related to preconstruction planning and construction execution. The model demonstrates the strong relationship of project performance to a variety of PIIs including design completeness, definition of a project vision statement, testing oversight, and project manager experience and dedication. The correlational research methodology targeted 75 projects representing approximately $274.53 million in civil construction. The data collection effort considered 45 PIIs (independent variables) using quantitative and qualitative measures. The modeling technique involved the use of multiple linear regression, a method that exploits available data from multiple, independent sources to focus on specific outcomes. The model was developed directly from contractor specific information and subjected to rigorous statistical analysis. The model provides project managers as front line industry practitioners with a deliberate yet practical approach to project management and productivity enhancement. The modeling results include verification analysis and a discussion of the model’s usefulness and limitations.

Cox, R F, Issa, R R and Frey, A (2006) Proposed Subcontractor-Based Employee Motivational Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(02), 152–63.

Huang, X and Hinze, J (2006) Owner’s Role in Construction Safety. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(02), 164–73.

Huang, X and Hinze, J (2006) Owner’s Role in Construction Safety: Guidance Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(02), 174–81.

Ling, F Y, Ibbs, C W and Hoo, W Y (2006) Determinants of International Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Firms’ Project Success in China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(02), 206–14.

Nepal, M P, Park, M and Son, B (2006) Effects of Schedule Pressure on Construction Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(02), 182–8.

Sadeghpour, F, Moselhi, O and Alkass, S T (2006) Computer-Aided Site Layout Planning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(02), 143–51.

Shih, N and Huang, S (2006) 3D Scan Information Management System for Construction Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(02), 134–42.

Telem, D, Shapira, A, Goren, Y D and Schexnayder, C J (2006) Moving a Reinforced-Concrete Building: Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(02), 115–24.

Zhang, X (2006) Public Clients’ Best Value Perspectives of Public Private Partnerships in Infrastructure Development. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(02), 107–14.