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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.
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.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Project management; Planning; Best management practice; Construction industry; Singapore; Project planning; Front-end planning; Best practice; Performance; Construction industry; Project management;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000456
- Abstract:
Front-end planning (FEP) is relatively new to the Singapore construction industry, and its importance is not yet well recognized or emphasized. Technological advancements and continuous fragmentation in the construction industry have resulted in a rapid increase in the complexity of projects, and yet this has not been matched by a concomitant increase in planning efforts. This study aims to identify the importance of FEP and its impact on project outcomes in order to encourage more organizations in Singapore to practice and benefit from it. To achieve this objective, a questionnaire was developed, and the responses from 27 companies were analyzed. The analysis revealed that only about 44% of the responding companies practiced FEP on their projects. In addition, the study quantified the amount of the budget allocated to FEP as well as the level of improvement in project performance achieved by implementing FEP. Once companies recognize their FEP implementation status, they will be at a starting point to understand its importance and impact and will be able to better manage their projects, ultimately allowing the Singapore construction industry to increase its opportunity for producing more successful projects overall.
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.