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Albert, A, Hallowell, M R and Kleiner, B M (2014) Enhancing Construction Hazard Recognition and Communication with Energy-Based Cognitive Mnemonics and Safety Meeting Maturity Model: Multiple Baseline Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).

Arashpour, M, Wakefield, R, Blismas, N and Lee, E W M (2014) Analysis of Disruptions Caused by Construction Field Rework on Productivity in Residential Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).

Brockman, J L (2014) Interpersonal Conflict in Construction: Cost, Cause, and Consequence. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).

Chen, Z, Abdullah, A B, Anumba, C J and Li, H (2014) ANP Experiment for Demolition Plan Evaluation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).

Chong, D, Wang, Y, Guo, H and Lu, Y (2014) Volatile Organic Compounds Generated in Asphalt Pavement Construction and Their Health Effects on Workers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).

Dehghan, R and Ruwnapura, J Y (2014) Model of Trade-Off between Overlapping and Rework of Design Activities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Fast track construction; Construction management; Design; Fast-track construction; Overlapping; Time-cost trade-off; Rework; Construction management; Cost and schedule;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000786
  • Abstract:
    An effective and well-known technique for earlier completion of construction projects is to overlap the project activities that normally would be performed in sequence. Overlapping, often called fast-tracking, is inherently risky because it increases uncertainties and can result in more changes and rework. In order to gain maximum advantages from early project completion, a trade-off between benefits and losses of activity overlapping is required. In this paper, a new model has been developed to (1) explain in detail the mechanism and characteristics of design activity overlapping and (2) formulate and discuss design activity overlapping time-cost trade-off. A qualitative research methodology including interviews and focus groups with experts was used to generate and refine the model. This model contributes to the body of knowledge of construction management by demonstrating (1) how to analyze multipath networks through introducing the multi-predecessor effect and (2) how to analyze concurrent overlapping through introducing the cascade effect. The results of this paper can generate insights for further research to solve the overlapping time-cost trade-off and determine the optimum overlapping degree.

Deng, F and Smyth, H (2014) Nature of Firm Performance in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).

Jafarzadeh, R, Ingham, J M, Wilkinson, S, González, V and Aghakouchak, A A (2014) Application of Artificial Neural Network Methodology for Predicting Seismic Retrofit Construction Costs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).

Kasapoğlu, E (2014) Leadership Styles in Architectural Design Offices in Turkey. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).

Khalili, A and Chua, D K (2014) Integrated Prefabrication Configuration and Component Grouping for Resource Optimization of Precast Production. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).

Lopez del Puerto, C, Clevenger, C M, Boremann, K and Gilkey, D P (2014) Exploratory Study to Identify Perceptions of Safety and Risk among Residential Latino Construction Workers as Distinct from Commercial and Heavy Civil Construction Workers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).

Lu, W, Ye, K, Flanagan, R and Jewell, C (2014) Nexus between Contracting and Construction Professional Service Businesses: Empirical Evidence from International Market. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).

Martin, H and Lewis, T M (2014) Pinpointing Safety Leadership Factors for Safe Construction Sites in Trinidad and Tobago. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).

Rosenbaum, S, Toledo, M and González, V (2014) Improving Environmental and Production Performance in Construction Projects Using Value-Stream Mapping: Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).

Stamatiadis, N, Goodrum, P, Shocklee, E and Wang, C (2014) Quantitative Analysis of State Transportation Agency’s Experience with Constructability Reviews. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).

Zhao, T and Dungan, J M (2014) Improved Baseline Method to Calculate Lost Construction Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 140(02).