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Cheng, E W L and Li, H (2006) Job Performance Evaluation for Construction Companies: An Analytic Network Process Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(08), 827–35.

Cheung, S O, Yiu, T W and Yeung, S F (2006) A Study of Styles and Outcomes in Construction Dispute Negotiation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(08), 805–14.

Chung, T H, Mohamed, Y and AbouRizk, S (2006) Bayesian Updating Application into Simulation in the North Edmonton Sanitary Trunk Tunnel Project. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(08), 882–94.

de la Cruz, M P, del Caño, A and de la Cruz, E (2006) Downside Risks in Construction Projects Developed by the Civil Service: The Case of Spain. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(08), 844–52.

Iyer, K C and Jha, K N (2006) Critical Factors Affecting Schedule Performance: Evidence from Indian Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(08), 871–81.

JaÅ›kowski, P and Sobotka, A (2006) Scheduling Construction Projects Using Evolutionary Algorithm. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(08), 861–70.

Kaiser, M J and Iledare, W O (2006) The Gulf of Mexico Decommissioning Market. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(08), 815–26.

Perttula, P, Korhonen, P, Lehtelä, J, Rasa, P, Kitinoja, J, Mäkimattila, S and Leskinen, T (2006) Improving the Safety and Efficiency of Materials Transfer at a Construction Site by Using an Elevator. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(08), 836–43.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Health hazards; Logistics; Elevators; Safety; Construction management; Construction materials;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2006)132:8(836)
  • Abstract:
    The aim of this study was to compare materials transfer at a construction site, either by carrying manually or by using an elevator. Data were collected at a construction site by using two methods: continuous automatic collection of data on the use of the elevator, and measuring and observing the transportation of some products when different delivery systems were used. Health and safety risks were at their highest when transporting products manually at construction sites. Risks decrease when vertical (an elevator) and horizontal (a wheeled device) transportation tools are used. A similar improvement as in health and safety risks can be seen in efficiency results: The working time needed with the elevator was 41% of the purely manual handling time. When wheeled devices were used, the transportation time was decreased to 16%. The early use of a permanent elevator succeeded well and its capacity was large enough. The effective use of the elevator and wheeled devices require that pathways are in better condition than normally.

Touran, A and Lopez, R (2006) Modeling Cost Escalation in Large Infrastructure Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(08), 853–60.

Waara, F and Bröchner, J (2006) Price and Nonprice Criteria for Contractor Selection. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(08), 797–804.