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Ahmadian Fard Fini, A, Akbarnezhad, A, Rashidi, T H and Waller, S T (2018) Dynamic Programming Approach toward Optimization of Workforce Planning Decisions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).

Chao, L and Kuo, C (2018) Neural-Network-Centered Approach to Determining Lower Limit of Combined Rate of Overheads and Markup. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).

Choi, B and Lee, S (2018) An Empirically Based Agent-Based Model of the Sociocognitive Process of Construction Workers’ Safety Behavior. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).

Du, J, Shi, Y, Zou, Z and Zhao, D (2018) CoVR: Cloud-Based Multiuser Virtual Reality Headset System for Project Communication of Remote Users. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).

El Meouche, R, Abunemeh, M, Hijaze, I, Mebarki, A and Shahrour, I (2018) Developing Optimal Paths for Evacuating Risky Construction Sites. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).

Fuller, J, Brown, C J and Crowley, R (2018) Performance-Based Maintenance Contracting in Florida: Evaluation by Surveys, Statistics, and Content Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).

Ghodoosi, F, Abu-Samra, S, Zeynalian, M and Zayed, T (2018) Maintenance Cost Optimization for Bridge Structures Using System Reliability Analysis and Genetic Algorithms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).

Han, K, Degol, J and Golparvar-Fard, M (2018) Geometry- and Appearance-Based Reasoning of Construction Progress Monitoring. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).

Kaminsky, J A (2018) National Culture Shapes Private Investment in Transportation Infrastructure Projects around the Globe. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).

Khanzadi, M, Nasirzadeh, F and Dashti, M S (2018) Fuzzy Cognitive Map Approach to Analyze Causes of Change Orders in Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Change orders; Root causes; Fuzzy cognitive maps (FCMs); Analyzing; Underpass construction projects; Contracting;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0001430
  • Abstract:
    The negative impacts of change orders on construction projects are well documented in the literature. Effective management of change orders requires a comprehensive approach to identify and analyze their causes. A change order in construction projects is usually an outcome of combining several interrelated causes, rather than a single cause. Most of the previous studies have considered the causes of change orders as independent causes. However, the causes of change orders have a complicated causal structure, which makes it difficult to independently analyze and prioritize them. Therefore, this study contributes to the body of knowledge in change order management by proposing a fuzzy cognitive map (FCM) approach, which has the capability to analyze the causes of change orders considering their entire causal interactions. The root causes of change orders, as well as the direct ones, can be identified and prioritized by the proposed approach. The manageability of the causes can also be analyzed by the FCM approach. The performance of the proposed approach is evaluated by implementing it in a real construction project. A modeling-validating approach is used to construct and validate the FCM model. It is believed that the proposed FCM approach presents a powerful tool for analyzing the causes of change orders. In addition, this research contributes to knowledge in the area of FCMs by proposing a new inference law.

Langdon, R R and Sawang, S (2018) Construction Workers’ Well-Being: What Leads to Depression, Anxiety, and Stress?. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).

Lessing, J and Brege, S (2018) Industrialized Building Companies’ Business Models: Multiple Case Study of Swedish and North American Companies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).

Love, P E D, Teo, P and Morrison, J (2018) Revisiting Quality Failure Costs in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).

Moon, S, Xu, S, Hou, L, Wu, C, Wang, X and Tam, V W Y (2018) RFID-Aided Tracking System to Improve Work Efficiency of Scaffold Supplier: Stock Management in Australasian Supply Chain. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).

Praticò, F G and Giunta, M (2018) Proposal of a Key Performance Indicator for Railway Track Based on LCC and RAMS Analyses. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).

Rashid, K M and Behzadan, A H (2018) Risk Behavior-Based Trajectory Prediction for Construction Site Safety Monitoring. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).

Said, H M and Bartusiak, J (2018) Regional Competition Analysis of Industrialized Homebuilding Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).

Said, H M and Kandimalla, P (2018) Performance Measurement of Building Sheet-Metal Ductwork Prefabrication under Batch Production Settings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).

Sangiorgio, V, Uva, G and Fatiguso, F (2018) Optimized AHP to Overcome Limits in Weight Calculation: Building Performance Application. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).

Stanford, M S and Molenaar, K R (2018) Influence of Simplified Procurement Methods on Competition for Public Sector Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).

Tran, D Q, Diraviam, G and Minchin, R E (2018) Performance of Highway Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build Projects by Work Types. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).

Xiao, J, Li, X, Zhang, Z and Zhang, J (2018) Ontology-Based Knowledge Model to Support Construction Noise Control in China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).

Yiu, T W, Liu, T and Kwok, L C (2018) Explicating the Role of Relationship in Construction Claim Negotiations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 144(02).