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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).

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).

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Computer models; Construction management; Disaster recovery; Restoration; Simulation; Project planning and design;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001146
  • Abstract:
    Since the effects of external conditions, such as limited resource supplies and poor working environments in damaged regions, are critical to facility restoration projects after a catastrophic disaster, a lack of understanding regarding restoration conditions may lead to unexpected delays and additional project costs. The fact that various elements of postdisaster restoration conditions interact with each other and vary with a facility’s surrounding damage and recovery situations over time makes many stakeholders’ comprehension even more challenging. To support immediate and appropriate facility restoration planning under changing project conditions, this study developed a hybrid system dynamics (SD)–discrete event simulation (DES) framework. In this hybrid restoration simulation, SD allows for a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic features of various restoration conditions, while DES enables an in-depth examination of facility restoration operations according to external condition changes. By allowing two simulations to seamlessly interact together, this study provides key insights into postdisaster restoration, including how complex and critical restoration conditions change over time depending on facility types and subregions, and to what extent these conditions adversely impact a project’s performance and uncertainty throughout lengthy project durations, especially when restoration work scope and processes vary with damage patterns. A test tool for analyzing the effectiveness of managerial policies is also provided by showing experimental results. For instance, a project initiation, postponed to avoid unfavorable restoration conditions, can be delayed to reduce the project’s uncertainty by alleviating possible increases in wasted time and cost of running an unproductive site. Therefore, the major contribution of this research to the body of knowledge in construction engineering resides in the capacity for the developed hybrid model to make facility restoration planning and execution deal with project uncertainties caused by chaotic and disrupting external conditions. As such, unexpected delays and additional costs common for postdisaster recovery can be alleviated.

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).