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Chen, Q, Reichard, G and Beliveau, Y (2008) Multiperspective Approach to Exploring Comprehensive Cause Factors for Interface Issues. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(06), 432–41.

Hassanein, A A and Hanna, R S (2008) Safety Performance in the Egyptian Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(06), 451–5.

Kim, D Y, Han, S H and Kim, H (2008) Discriminant Analysis for Predicting Ranges of Cost Variance in International Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(06), 398–410.

Nasrallah, W F and Bou-Matar, R (2008) Exponential, Gamma, and Power Law Distributions in Information Flow on a Construction Site. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(06), 442–50.

Type: Journal Article
Keywords: Construction management; Information management; Information systems; Statistics; Simulation models;
ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2008)134:6(442)
Abstract:
This paper examines the statistical distributions of interarrival and response times for construction-site correspondence. Data from a number of construction projects are analyzed and hypotheses are proposed and tested to link the probability distribution to the type of correspondence. Although the commonly assumed exponential distribution of interarrival times is found to be accurate for all types of correspondence, the response times for different types of correspondence follow different distributions depending on the type of correspondence. In particular, a power law relationship is observed between incidence frequency and response time for requests for information. Knowing the statistical distributions for a class of events helps managers forecast future work and manage risk. Simulation models used by practitioners and researchers for various project management goals are also improved by incorporating appropriate statistical distributions for generating various events.

Rojas, E M and Kell, I (2008) Comparative Analysis of Project Delivery Systems Cost Performance in Pacific Northwest Public Schools. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(06), 387–97.

Taylor, T R B and Ford, D N (2008) Managing Tipping Point Dynamics in Complex Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(06), 421–31.