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Bogenberger, C, Dell’Amico, M, Fuellerer, G, Hoefinger, G, Iori, M, Novellani, S and Panicucci, B (2015) Two-Phase Earthwork Optimization Model for Highway Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(06).

Chang, C and Qian, Y (2015) An Econometric Analysis of Holdup Problems in Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(06).

Goh, Y M and Binte Sa’adon, N F (2015) Cognitive Factors Influencing Safety Behavior at Height: A Multimethod Exploratory Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(06).

Jonsson, H and Rudberg, M (2015) Production System Classification Matrix: Matching Product Standardization and Production-System Design. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(06).

Moon, S, Zekavat, P R and Bernold, L E (2015) Dynamic Control of Construction Supply Chain to Improve Labor Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(06).

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000970
  • Abstract:
    One of the critical tasks in the construction industry is to accomplish the required levels of quality. In considering the quality as a managerial target, former methodologies stipulated that the ultimate goal should be focused on final quality. However, with the advent of total quality management, the dynamic approach began to grab the attention of the research field. The goal of this research is to present a proactive concept of quality control that is holistic in nature, defining quality as a function of process waste generated along the construction supply chain. To verify the proposed method, the field testing in this paper discusses the prefabricated rebar supply system of an actual construction site in Kensington, New South Wales, Australia. The high quality of rebar supply ensured by the master-bundle concept enabled the steel fixers to increase their productive time from 31.5 to 77.4%. As expected, this radical change was accompanied by a drastic reduction of process waste from 45.5 to 6.2%. The realization of these substantial performance improvements will rest on the industry’s ability to adopt mutually supportive relationships and agile communication channels across the supply chain.

Navab-Kashani, R, Gay, L F and Bayat, A (2015) Productivity Improvement of Sewer CCTV Inspection through Time Study and Route Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(06).

Priven, V and Sacks, R (2015) Effects of the Last Planner System on Social Networks among Construction Trade Crews. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(06).

Tommelein, I D (2015) Journey toward Lean Construction: Pursuing a Paradigm Shift in the AEC Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(06).

Wang, D, Dai, F and Ning, X (2015) Risk Assessment of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Construction: State-of-the-Art Review. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(06).

Weidman, J, Dickerson, D E and Koebel, C T (2015) Intervention to Improve Purchasing Decision-Maker Perceptions of Ventilated Tools. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(06).