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Chang, A S, Du, S and Shen, F (2012) Engineer Self-Evaluation Checklist for Effective Site Visits. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(10), 1220–9.

Type: Journal Article
Keywords: Construction sites; Construction management; Quality control; Site visits; Checklist; Construction quality; Defects; Construction sites;
ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000530
Abstract:
Site visits are necessary and important for construction projects. Construction engineers spend much time on site visits, but visit effectiveness has not been explored and its effect on project performance is unclear. In this study, a checklist to improve the effectiveness of site visits was developed, based on site visit deficiencies and construction productivity factors found in the recent literature and the most frequently occurring defects from 338 construction projects. The checklist was then used on eight ongoing road and bridge projects to test its applicability and effectiveness. Results show that proper use of the checklist by contractors indicated a high level of project quality. Time spent on site visits was also reduced through using the checklist. This research links site visit practices with management knowledge, such as work planning, quality management, and coordination. The checklist developed in this research incorporates management knowledge as a systematic tool that complements technical checklists to guide and improve the effectiveness of site visits.

Chow, P T, Kong, F and Cheung, S O (2012) Mediating and Moderating Effect of Tension on Withdrawal-Commitment Relationship in Construction Dispute Negotiation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(10), 1230–8.

Ding, Z, Ng, F, Wang, J and Zou, L (2012) Distinction between Team-Based Self-Esteem and Company-Based Self-Esteem in the Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(10), 1212–9.

Lin, Y, Wu, D, Wang, X, Wang, X and Gao, S (2012) Statics-Based Simulation Approach for Two-Crane Lift. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(10), 1139–49.

Mitropoulos, P and Memarian, B (2012) Team Processes and Safety of Workers: Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Processes of Construction Crews. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(10), 1181–91.

Praticò, F G, Antonio, C and Domenico, T (2012) Influence of Dispersion and Location on Pay Adjustment in Construction Engineering. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(10), 1125–30.

Sing, C, Love, P E D and Tam, C M (2012) Multiplier Model for Forecasting Manpower Demand. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(10), 1161–8.

Tabish, S Z S and Jha, K N (2012) Success Traits for a Construction Project. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(10), 1131–8.

Wambeke, B W, Liu, M and Hsiang, S M (2012) Using Pajek and Centrality Analysis to Identify a Social Network of Construction Trades. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(10), 1192–201.

Wong, P S P and Lam, K Y (2012) Facing Turbulence: Driving Force for Construction Organizations to Regain Unlearning and Learning Traction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(10), 1202–11.

Yasamis-Speroni, F, Lee, D and Arditi, D (2012) Evaluating the Quality Performance of Pavement Contractors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(10), 1114–24.

Zhou, Z, Li, Q and Wu, W (2012) Developing a Versatile Subway Construction Incident Database for Safety Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(10), 1169–80.