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Al-Gahtani, K S (2009) Float Allocation Using the Total Risk Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(02), 88–95.

Al-Kaisy, A and Nassar, K (2009) Developing a Decision Support Tool for Nighttime Construction in Highway Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(02), 119–25.

Distefano, M J and O’Brien, W J (2009) Comparative Analysis of Infrastructure Assessment Methodologies at the Small Unit Level. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(02), 96–107.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Infrastructure; Human factors; Computer analysis; Assessments;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2009)135:2(96)
  • Abstract:
    This paper presents a comparative analysis of three different infrastructure assessment tools currently used by the U.S. Army’s combat engineer small units (squad, platoon, company). The infrastructure assessment tools included one pen and paper checklist and two software-based tools based on specialized handheld hardware for data collection in combat conditions. Evaluation was conducted using macroergonomic and applied cognitive task analysis methods with soldiers of varying levels of infrastructure assessment expertise. Each assessment method was evaluated based on performance (time, errors, and accuracy) and usability (ergonomic and cognitive challenges). We found that soldiers documented more accurate data using handheld digital devices instead of pen-and-paper assessment forms, but there was little difference in time between the methods. Contrary to initial expectation, we also found that most soldiers prefer a slightly more difficult to use handheld assessment device with customized checklists rather than an easier to use, less restrictive device. Critiques developed by this research can be used to improve engineering and construction organizations as well as add to our design guidelines for portable infrastructure assessment tools and methods.

Leung, M, Chan, Y and Yu, J (2009) Integrated Model for the Stressors and Stresses of Construction Project Managers in Hong Kong. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(02), 126–34.

Woodroffe, N J and Ariaratnam, S T (2009) Contractor Perspective on Factors for Evaluating Installation Options for Small-Diameter Utilities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(02), 75–87.

Zhao, Z Y, Shen, L Y and Zuo, J (2009) Performance and Strategy of Chinese Contractors in the International Market. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(02), 108–18.