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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).
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Simulation; Mathematical models; Productivity; Construction management; Residential location; Computer simulation; Call-back timeframe; Interruption; Mathematical modeling; Production-planning; Productivity; Queue depletion rate; Rework frequency and dur
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000804
- Abstract:
Operational performance in residential construction production systems is assessed based on measures such as average house-completion time, number of houses under construction, lead time, and customer service. These systems, however, are prone to nonuniformity and interruptions caused by a wide range of variables such as inclement weather conditions, accidents at worksites, fluctuations in demand for houses, and rework. The availability and capacity of resources therefore are not the sole measures for evaluating construction production systems capacity, especially when rework is involved. The writers’ aim is to investigate the effects of rework timeframe and frequency/length on tangible performance measures. Different call-back timeframes for rework and their impact on house-completion times are modeled and analyzed. Volume home-building was chosen as the industry sector studied in the research reported in this paper because it is a data-rich environment. The writers designed several experiments to model on time, late, and early call-back timeframes in the presence of rework with different length and frequency. Both mathematical modeling and discrete-event simulation were then used to compare and contrast outputs. The measurements showed that the average completion time is shorter in systems interrupted by frequent but short rework. In other words, a smaller downstream buffer between processes is required to avoid work starvation than those systems affected by infrequent but long interruptions. Early call-backs for rework can significantly increase the number of house completions over the long run. This indicates that there is an opportunity for the mass house-building sector to improve work practice and project delivery by effectively managing rework and its related variables. The research reported in this paper builds on the current body-of-knowledge by applying even-flow production theory to the analysis of rework in the residential construction sector, with the intention of ensuring minimal disruption to construction production process and improving productivity.
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).
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).