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Al-Kaisy, A and Nassar, K (2005) Nighttime construction issues revisited. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 139–56.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Nighttime operations; highway maintenance; highway construction
- ISBN/ISSN: 1609 9451
- URL: http://www.worldscinet.com/jcr/06/0601/S1609945105000304.html
- Abstract:
An investigation into nighttime construction operations at highway maintenance and reconstruction sites is presented in this paper. This investigation, which is part of a research project sponsored by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), involved two questionnaire surveys. The first survey is concerned with state Departments of Transportation (DOT's), while the other is concerned with IDOT districts. The surveys addressed issues pertaining to the different aspects of nighttime construction work such as the current practice in nighttime operations, construction-related factors, traffic-related factors, and social, economic, and environmental factors. Research results suggest that there is agreement between the two groups on many aspects of nighttime operations, however some other aspects received conflicting opinions. Many important findings were drawn from these surveys and are summarized in this paper. The study recommends the use of a more quantitative approach in dealing with some aspects of nighttime operations. This can easily be achieved on projects with dual shifts so as to exclude the effect of other affecting factors. The study also recommends the use of a separate bidding of nighttime pay items. This may not only prevent contractors from complaining about prices, but also result in more accurate and possibly lower bids. Also, any incentives provided in nighttime contracts should more reflect the expected benefits of nighttime work, particularly the savings in road user costs.
Chow, L J, Then, D and Skitmore, M (2005) Characteristics of teamwork in Singapore construction projects. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 15–46.
Crawford, R H (2005) Validation of the use of input-output data for embodied energy analysis of the Australian construction industry. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 71–90.
Dulaimi, M F (2005) The influence of academic education and formal training on the project manager's behavior. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 179–93.
Holt, G D and Edwards, D J (2005) Domestic builder selection in the uk housing repair and maintenance sector: a critique. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 123–37.
Lin, E T A and Wen, K P T (2005) Singapore's contractors' attitudes towards safety culture. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 157–78.
Ling, F Y Y (2005) Global factors affecting margin-size of construction projects. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 91–106.
Malekzadeh, H, Edwards, D J and Harris, F C (2005) Simulating the ground freezing process: a decision support model. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 107–21.
Min, W and Pheng, L S (2005) EOQ with a price discount versus JIT purchasing: an alternative analysis in the ready-mixed concrete industry. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 47–69.
Tse, R Y C and Choy, L (2005) Is it training in construction industry useful?. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 1–13.