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Al-Ghassani, A M, Kamara, J M, Anumba, C J and Carrillo, P M (2006) Prototype System for Knowledge Problem Definition. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(05), 516–24.

Baradan, S and Usmen, M A (2006) Comparative Injury and Fatality Risk Analysis of Building Trades. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(05), 533–9.

Chan, E H, Suen, H C and Chan, C K (2006) MAUT-Based Dispute Resolution Selection Model Prototype for International Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(05), 444–51.

El-Mashaleh, M, O’Brien, W J and Minchin, R E (2006) Firm Performance and Information Technology Utilization in the Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(05), 499–507.

Garcia, C, Huebschman, R, Abraham, D M and Bullock, D M (2006) Using GPS to Measure the Impact of Construction Activities on Rural Interstates. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(05), 508–15.

Hyari, K and El-Rayes, K (2006) Lighting Requirements for Nighttime Highway Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(05), 435–43.

Kandil, A and El-Rayes, K (2006) Parallel Genetic Algorithms for Optimizing Resource Utilization in Large-Scale Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(05), 491–8.

Lee, E, Lee, H and Harvey, J T (2006) Fast-Track Urban Freeway Rehabilitation with 55-H Weekend Closures: I-710 Long Beach Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(05), 465–72.

Lee, S, Peña-Mora, F and Park, M (2006) Reliability and Stability Buffering Approach: Focusing on the Issues of Errors and Changes in Concurrent Design and Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(05), 452–64.

Uma Maheswari, J, Varghese, K and Sridharan, T (2006) Application of Dependency Structure Matrix for Activity Sequencing in Concurrent Engineering Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(05), 482–90.

Uwakweh, B O (2006) Motivational Climate of Construction Apprentice. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(05), 525–32.

Winch, G M and North, S (2006) Critical Space Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(05), 473–81.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction management; Scheduling; Critical path method; Workspace;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2006)132:5(473)
  • Abstract:
    The construction space scheduling problem has received relatively little attention from researchers and practitioners. We now have sophisticated methods of planning and analyzing the sequence of tasks within the work breakdown structure through time, but the problem of planning where on site those tasks are to be executed is not well-supported especially as those spaces are dynamic as the project progresses. We know that congestion on site reduces output and generates hazards, yet construction planners presently have to rely upon experience and intuition. The research reported here presents a decision support tool for construction project planners to help them address the space scheduling problem. After a review of recent developments in construction space scheduling, the concept of critical space analysis is presented. This forms the basis of decision support tools presented for marking up available space, allocating tasks to spaces, and analyzing and optimizing space loading in relation to the critical path—what we call space-time broking. Requirements capture and evaluation reports from construction planners suggest that the tools presented here have immediate practical relevance. The paper will, therefore, be of interest to both practitioners and researchers.