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Choudhry, R M, Hinze, J W, Arshad, M and Gabriel, H F (2012) Subcontracting Practices in the Construction Industry of Pakistan. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(12), 1353–9.

Cruz, N F d and Marques, R C (2012) Delivering Local Infrastructure through PPPs: Evidence from the School Sector. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(12), 1433–43.

Halman, J I M and Voordijk, J T (2012) Balanced Framework for Measuring Performance of Supply Chains in House Building. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(12), 1444–50.

Hanna, A S, Tadt, E J and Whited, G C (2012) Request for Information: Benchmarks and Metrics for Major Highway Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(12), 1347–52.

Inyang, N, Al-Hussein, M, El-Rich, M and Al-Jibouri, S (2012) Ergonomic Analysis and the Need for Its Integration for Planning and Assessing Construction Tasks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(12), 1370–6.

Kikuchi, S, Kronprasert, N and Easa, S M (2012) Aggregate Blending Using Fuzzy Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(12), 1411–20.

Mostafavi, A, Valentin, V, Abraham, D M and Louis, J (2012) Assessment of the Productivity of Nighttime Asphalt Paving Operations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(12), 1421–32.

Sullivan, K T and Oates, H D (2012) Analysis of Arizona’s LEED for New Construction Population’s Credits. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(12), 1386–93.

Tamer, Z, Yoon, Y and Hastak, M (2012) Protocol for Profitability Analysis Using Internal Entities in Organizational Structure of Construction Companies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(12), 1394–402.

Taylor, T R B, Uddin, M, Goodrum, P M, McCoy, A and Shan, Y (2012) Change Orders and Lessons Learned: Knowledge from Statistical Analyses of Engineering Change Orders on Kentucky Highway Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(12), 1360–9.

Wibowo, A, Permana, A, Kochendörfer, B, Kiong, R T L, Jacob, D and Neunzehn, D (2012) Modeling Contingent Liabilities Arising from Government Guarantees in Indonesian BOT/PPP Toll Roads. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(12), 1403–10.

Zhang, D, Haas, C T, Goodrum, P M, Caldas, C H and Granger, R (2012) Construction Small-Projects Rework Reduction for Capital Facilities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 138(12), 1377–85.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Productivity; Statistics; Construction management; Project management; Field rework; Productivity; Continuous improvement; Root causes; Statistical analysis;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000552
  • Abstract:
    Rework is a persistent problem in construction. Reducing field rework is widely regarded as an effective way of improving construction performance in terms of productivity, cost, and schedule. Although much literature exists concerning rework reduction, there is a need for further analysis, validation, and improvement of rework reduction methods. This paper presents a generalized model for a rework reduction program (RRP), which is intended to reduce rework by managing a continuous improvement loop with four functional processes: (1) rework tracking and cause classification, (2) evaluation of rework and its causes, (3) corrective action planning, and (4) integration of changes into the total management system. Analysis is conducted to examine and verify the functional mechanisms and effectiveness of the generalized model, by investigating a rework reduction program implemented in practice for a series of dozens of small projects executed by three contractors that represents the generalized model, and by analyzing the impact trends on rework in terms of frequency, cost, and labor hours over a considerable time period. The paper’s primary contribution to the overall body of knowledge is that it provides statistical evidence that the occurrence and impact of rework can be reduced significantly with such a program.