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Aleithawe, I, Sinno, R R and McAnally, W H (2012) Right-of-Way Acquisition Duration Prediction Model for Highway Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(04), 540–4.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Highways and roads; Construction; Right of way (land); Predictions; Right of way; ROW acquisition; ROW duration;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000450
  • Abstract:
    A key element in moving a highway construction project forward is the ability to acquire the right-of-way (ROW) in a timely manner. Delay in the acquisition process can lead to major delays to the construction phase. Identifying the delay factors will allow for a better acquisition management process. Thirty-five projects, with 1,478 parcels, acquired by the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) were randomly selected for analysis to determine the factors affecting acquisition duration. The data were analyzed using Statistica7 software with t-test, correlation, scatter plot, and analysis of variance to gain understanding of the dataset; to test the null hypothesis (Ho) that no correlation exists between the control and experimental variables; and to statistically quantify the factors that contribute to acquisition duration delay through significance and standard multi- regression analysis. Condemnation ratio, number of revisions (design changes), and number of parcels per project were identified as significant factors that contributed to acquisition delay. A ROW acquisition regression prediction model was developed and then tested with a separate set of data to prove its applicability and validity in general terms.

Ashuri, B, Kashani, H, Molenaar, K R, Lee, S and Lu, J (2012) Risk-Neutral Pricing Approach for Evaluating BOT Highway Projects with Government Minimum Revenue Guarantee Options. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(04), 545–57.

Chen, Q and Jin, R (2012) Safety4Site Commitment to Enhance Jobsite Safety Management and Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(04), 509–19.

Dyer, B, Goodrum, P M and Viele, K (2012) Effects of Omitted Variable Bias on Construction Real Output and Its Implications on Productivity Trends in the United States. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(04), 558–66.

Fortunato, B R, Hallowell, M R, Behm, M and Dewlaney, K (2012) Identification of Safety Risks for High-Performance Sustainable Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(04), 499–508.

Hwang, B and Ho, J W (2012) Front-End Planning Implementation in Singapore: Status, Importance, and Impact. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(04), 567–73.

Kog, Y C and Loh, P K (2012) Critical Success Factors for Different Components of Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(04), 520–8.

Li, X and Chen, X (2012) Using Grouting of Shield Tunneling to Reduce Settlements of Overlying Tunnels: Case Study in Shenzhen Metro Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(04), 574–84.

Orabi, W and El-Rayes, K (2012) Optimizing the Rehabilitation Efforts of Aging Transportation Networks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(04), 529–39.

Rahman, M M and Kumaraswamy, M M (2012) Multicountry Perspectives of Relational Contracting and Integrated Project Teams. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(04), 469–80.

Wambeke, B W, Liu, M and Hsiang, S M (2012) Using Last Planner and a Risk Assessment Matrix to Reduce Variation in Mechanical Related Construction Tasks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(04), 491–8.

Woldesenbet, A, Jeong, & H S and Oberlender, G D (2012) Daily Work Reports–Based Production Rate Estimation for Highway Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(04), 481–90.