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Agbulos, A, Mohamed, Y, Al-Hussein, M, AbouRizk, S and Roesch, J (2006) Application of Lean Concepts and Simulation Analysis to Improve Efficiency of Drainage Operations Maintenance Crews. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(03), 291–9.
El Wardani, M A, Messner, J I and Horman, M J (2006) Comparing Procurement Methods for Design-Build Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(03), 230–8.
El-Diraby, T E (2006) Web-Services Environment for Collaborative Management of Product Life-Cycle Costs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(03), 300–13.
Ellis, R D and Lee, S (2006) Measuring Project Level Productivity on Transportation Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(03), 314–20.
Hinze, J, Devenport, J N and Giang, G (2006) Analysis of Construction Worker Injuries That Do Not Result in Lost Time. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(03), 321–6.
Kaiser, M J (2006) Offshore Decommissioning Cost Estimation in the Gulf of Mexico. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(03), 249–58.
Lee, D and Arditi, D (2006) Automated Statistical Analysis in Stochastic Project Scheduling Simulation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(03), 268–77.
Soetanto, R, Dainty, A R, Glass, J and Price, A D (2006) Empirical Evaluation of Structural Frame Performance Criteria: Realizing the Potential of Hybrid Concrete Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(03), 278–90.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Concrete construction; Frames; Framed structures; Performance characteristics;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2006)132:3(278)
- Abstract:
Despite its enormous potential to improve performance, hybrid concrete construction (HCC) is currently underutilized. To demonstrate the benefits of using HCC (sometimes referred to as “mixed” construction) within the industry, it is essential that transparent criteria to assess this structural frame type against alternatives be determined, defined, and evaluated. Following a thorough review of literature in the building performance domain, a survey of U.K. experienced practitioners including clients, engineers, architects, quantity surveyors, and main contractors was conducted to obtain their perceptions regarding the importance of structural frame performance criteria (SFPC). A factor analysis of SFPC revealed seven dimensions, interpreted as “physical form and space,” “construction process,” “long-term sustainability,” “establishing confidence,” “building impact,” “physical appearance,” and “client satisfaction.” These dimensions should improve the decision making process when selecting an appropriate structural frame during early project stages by providing a simple list of performance criteria to be considered. Although these SFPC and dimensions were originally developed to ensure that the benefits of using HCC were apparent during the frame selection process, they are equally applicable to all frame choice comparisons. As such, they may provide a valuable tool for ensuring added value and client satisfaction.
Tang, W, Duffield, C F and Young, D M (2006) Partnering Mechanism in Construction: An Empirical Study on the Chinese Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(03), 217–29.
Wibowo, A (2006) CAPM-Based Valuation of Financial Government Supports to Infeasible and Risky Private Infrastructure Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(03), 239–48.
Zhang, H, Li, H and Tam, C M (2006) Particle Swarm Optimization for Preemptive Scheduling under Break and Resource-Constraints. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(03), 259–67.