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Anderson, S, Shane, J S and Schexnayder, C (2011) Strategies for Planned Project Acceleration. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(05), 372–81.

Kasapoğlu, E (2011) Leadership Behaviors in Project Design Offices. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(05), 356–63.

Kishore, V, Abraham, D M and Sinfield, J V (2011) Portfolio Cash Assessment Using Fuzzy Systems Theory. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(05), 333–43.

Minchin, R E, Lewis, D W and McLeod, L (2011) Improving Productivity on a Troubled Bridge Project. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(05), 364–71.

Type: Journal Article
Keywords: Change management; Project management; Productivity; Case studies; Bridges; Florida; Bridge construction; Productivity; Pile driving; Contractors; Unforeseen site conditions;
ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000291
Abstract:
This paper presents a case study of a bridge constructed under adverse conditions in rural Florida. The major challenges facing the contractor were clearly identified through analysis. The bridge was constructed by an established, experienced bridge contractor that faced many daunting challenges in the construction of the bridge foundation, ranging from overdesign to the project manager managing his first construction project. However, the biggest challenge was unforeseen site conditions; namely, some of the most difficult clay imaginable through which to drive piles. These challenges forced the contractor into several tactical maneuvers. In sharing both the methods adapted by the contractor and the results of the adaptations, this paper quantifies for researchers and practitioners how a good contractor made sound, fundamental decisions to overcome severe challenges, improve productivity rates midproject, and eventually make the project a success. A seeming disaster early on, the project was eventually completed in less than the contract duration and at a sizable profit for the contractor.

Nagashima, M, Tsuchiya, M and Asada, M (2011) Reducing the Economic Risk of LNG Tank Construction under Conditions of Fluctuating Resource Prices. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(05), 382–91.

Park, H, Han, S H, Rojas, E M, Son, J and Jung, W (2011) Social Network Analysis of Collaborative Ventures for Overseas Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(05), 344–55.