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Bayraktar, M E, Arif, F, Ponder, D, Prozzi, J and Mahmoud, N V (2016) Opportunities for Value Extraction Projects in Highway Rights-of-Way and Development of Feasibility Assessment Tool. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(08).
da Rocha, C G, Kemmer, S L and Meneses, L (2016) Managing Customization Strategies to Reduce Workflow Variations in House Building Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(08).
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Variability; Mass customization; Production; Apartments; Project planning and design;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001119
- Abstract:
Ensuring that all resources required to complete a task (materials, equipment, etc.) are available is essential to create a reliable workflow. Yet, in customized house building, clients’ design information (e.g., design drawings containing clients’ desired changes) is a key input that is often missing. This can affect the performance of the task in which such input is first needed and all subsequent ones. In spite of that, this theme has received limited attention by the literature. It is not yet clear how to manage customization strategies to minimize disruptions in production or how to quantify the workflow variations created by distinct strategies. This paper addresses this gap by proposing a set of guidelines to manage customization strategies (i.e., clients’ information flow and scope of customization) to support a reliable workflow. A visual indicator is also proposed and applied in two projects (completed in 2011 and 2014) with distinct customization strategies. The results suggest that workflow variations (due to customization) were lower in the latter project. The changes in the strategy that led to the improvements measured are discussed. This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by (1) presenting guidelines to manage clients’ information flow in customized projects; (2) proposing a visual indicator to measure and compare workflow variations created by different customization strategies; (3) suggesting tactics that can be incorporated in full-customization strategies to reduce workflow variations; and (4) critically examining the mass customization theoretical background and its role in addressing construction problems.
González-Jorge, H, Martínez Sánchez, J, Díaz-Vilariño, L, Puente, I and Arias, P (2016) Automatic Registration of Mobile LiDAR Data Using High-Reflectivity Traffic Signs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(08).
Hajifathalian, K, Howell, G, Wambeke, B W, Hsiang, S M and Liu, M (2016) “Oops” Simulation: Cost–Benefits Trade-Off Analysis of Reliable Planning for Construction Activities. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(08).
Hanna, A S, Ibrahim, M W, Lotfallah, W, Iskandar, K A and Russell, J S (2016) Modeling Project Manager Competency: An Integrated Mathematical Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(08).
Hwang, S, Park, M, Lee, H and Lee, S (2016) Hybrid Simulation Framework for Immediate Facility Restoration Planning after a Catastrophic Disaster. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(08).
Love, P E D, Teo, P, Morrison, J and Grove, M (2016) Quality and Safety in Construction: Creating a No-Harm Environment. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(08).
Luo, X, Li, H, Huang, T and Skitmore, M (2016) Quantifying Hazard Exposure Using Real-Time Location Data of Construction Workforce and Equipment. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(08).
Nassar, N and AbouRizk, S (2016) Introduction to Techniques for Resolving Project Performance Contradictions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(08).
Singhaputtangkul, N and Zhao, X (2016) Applying a Fuzzy Consensus Scheme to Enhance the Group Decision Making of a Building Envelope Design Team. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(08).
Tymvios, N and Gambatese, J A (2016) Direction for Generating Interest for Design for Construction Worker Safety—A Delphi Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(08).
Weidman, J, Dickerson, D E and Koebel, C T (2016) Effective Intervention Strategy to Improve Worker Readiness to Adopt Ventilated Tools. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(08).
Xiong, W and Zhang, X (2016) The Real Option Value of Renegotiation in Public–Private Partnerships. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(08).