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Lam, E W, Chan, A P and Chan, D W (2008) Determinants of Successful Design-Build Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(05), 333–41.
Mao, X and Zhang, X (2008) Construction Process Reengineering by Integrating Lean Principles and Computer Simulation Techniques. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(05), 371–81.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Construction management; Lean construction; Productivity; Simulation; Computer applications;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2008)134:5(371)
- Abstract:
A construction process reengineering framework and its corresponding methodologies have been developed by integrating lean principles and computer simulation techniques. Instead of classifying activities into value-adding and non-value-adding activities, or into conversion and flow activities as is common in lean production practices, this framework classifies activities into main and supportive activities and/or into normal and interactive activities. This classification makes it more effective in modeling the construction workflow and reengineering the construction process. It also avoids the confusion of the classification of activities into value-adding and non-value-adding activities encountered in the construction industry. In addition, computer simulation techniques are incorporated into the framework to virtually simulate and assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the reengineered construction process that is achieved based on lean principles. Simulation makes it easier to quantify and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the reengineered construction process.
Ozorhon, B, Arditi, D, Dikmen, I and Birgonul, M T (2008) Implications of Culture in the Performance of International Construction Joint Ventures. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(05), 361–70.
Shapira, A, Rosenfeld, Y and Mizrahi, I (2008) Vision System for Tower Cranes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(05), 320–32.
Yang, I (2008) Distribution-Free Monte Carlo Simulation: Premise and Refinement. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(05), 352–60.
Yousefi, S, Hegazy, T, Capuruço, R A and Attalla, M (2008) System of Multiple ANNs for Online Planning of Numerous Building Improvements. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(05), 342–51.
Zhang, C, Zayed, T and Hammad, A (2008) Resource Management of Bridge Deck Rehabilitation: Jacques Cartier Bridge Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(05), 311–9.