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El-Tayeh, A and Gil, N (2007) Using Digital Socialization to Support Geographically Dispersed AEC Project Teams. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(06), 462–73.

Gransberg, D D, Lopez del Puerto, C and Humphrey, D (2007)  Relating Cost Growth from the Initial Estimate to Design Fee for Transportation Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(06), 404–8.

Han, S H, Kim, D Y and Kim, H (2007) Predicting Profit Performance for Selecting Candidate International Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(06), 425–36.

Hastak, M, Gokhale, S, Goyani, K, Hong, T and Safi, B (2007) Project Manager’s Decision Aid for a Radical Project Cycle Reduction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(06), 437–46.

Ipsilandis, P G (2007) Multiobjective Linear Programming Model for Scheduling Linear Repetitive Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(06), 417–24.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Scheduling; Project management; Computer programming;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2007)133:6(417)
  • Abstract:
    Linear repetitive construction projects require large amounts of resources which are used in a sequential manner and therefore effective resource management is very important both in terms of project cost and duration. Existing methodologies such as the critical path method and the repetitive scheduling method optimize the schedule with respect to a single factor, to achieve minimum duration or minimize resource work breaks, respectively. However real life scheduling decisions are more complicated and project managers must make decisions that address the various cost elements in a holistic way. To respond to this need, new methodologies that can be applied through the use of decision support systems should be developed. This paper introduces a multiobjective linear programming model for scheduling linear repetitive projects, which takes into consideration cost elements regarding the project’s duration, the idle time of resources, and the delivery time of the project’s units. The proposed model can be used to generate alternative schedules based on the relative magnitude and importance of the different cost elements. In this sense, it provides managers with the capability to consider alternative schedules besides those defined by minimum duration or maximizing work continuity of resources. The application of the model to a well known example in the literature demonstrates its use in providing explicatory analysis of the results.

Kang, J H, Anderson, S D and Clayton, M J (2007) Empirical Study on the Merit of Web-Based 4D Visualization in Collaborative Construction Planning and Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(06), 447–61.

Lo, W, Lin, C L and Yan, M R (2007) Contractor’s Opportunistic Bidding Behavior and Equilibrium Price Level in the Construction Market. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(06), 409–16.

Wong, P S P, On Cheung, S and Hardcastle, C (2007) Embodying Learning Effect in Performance Prediction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(06), 474–82.