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Arditi, D and Pattanakitchamroon, T (2008) Analysis Methods in Time-Based Claims. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(04), 242–52.

Atalah, A (2008) Effect of Rock Trenching Vibrations on Nearby Structures. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(04), 234–41.

Battikha, M G (2008) Reasoning Mechanism for Construction Nonconformance Root-Cause Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(04), 280–8.

Chan, W and Lu, M (2008) Materials Handling System Simulation in Precast Viaduct Construction: Modeling, Analysis, and Implementation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(04), 300–10.

Hegazy, T and Kamarah, E (2008) Efficient Repetitive Scheduling for High-Rise Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(04), 253–64.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Scheduling; Buildings, high-rise; Construction management; Computer applications;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2008)134:4(253)
  • Abstract:
    A new scheduling and cost optimization model for high-rise construction is presented in this paper. The model has been formulated with a unique representation of the activities that form the building’s structural core, which need to be dealt with carefully to avoid scheduling errors. In addition, the model has been formulated incorporating: (1) the logical relationships within each floor and among floors of varying sizes; (2) work continuity and crew synchronization; (3) optional estimates and seasonal productivity factors; (4) prespecified deadline, work interruptions, and resource constraints; and (5) a genetic algorithms-based cost optimization that determines the combination of construction methods, number of crews, and work interruptions that meet schedule constraints. A computer prototype was then developed to demonstrate the model’s usefulness on a case study high-rise project. The model is useful to both researchers and practitioners as it better suits the environment of high-rise construction, avoids scheduling errors, optimizes cost, and provides a legible presentation of resource assignments and progress data.

Karlsson, M, Lakka, A, Sulankivi, K, Hanna, A S and Thompson, B P (2008) Best Practices for Integrating the Concurrent Engineering Environment into Multipartner Project Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(04), 289–99.

Kleiner, B M, Smith-Jackson, T L, Mills, T H, O’Brien, M and Haro, E (2008) Design, Development, and Deployment of a Rapid Universal Safety and Health System for Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(04), 273–9.

Stenbeck, T (2008) Quantifying Effects of Incentives in a Rail Maintenance Performance-Based Contract. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(04), 265–72.