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Briggs, B (2021) An improved earned value management method integrating quality and safety, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
Chokwitthaya, C (2020) A framework for augmenting building performance models using machine learning and immersive virtual environment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
Delatte, G (2014) The effects of three dimensional modeling on labor productivity through enhancing visualization of craft workers in the industrial construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
Dunlap, C D (2012) A safety elements model for the building construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
Ittmann, J T (2020) Liability of the structural engineer: Establishing, quantifying, and managing risks, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
Jadallah, H (2021) Educational theory-embedded training for construction industry professionals, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
Joukar, A (2016) Analysis and management of the price volatility in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
Kereri, J O (2020) The effects of relational and social behaviors exhibited by construction project team members on relationship quality and project outcomes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
Mojahed, S (2005) A project improvement system for effective management of construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: inventory; automation; bricklaying; general contracting; manufacturing; productivity; case study; construction project; project manager
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/304989260
- Abstract:
The concept of construction productivity began in the early 20th century with a series of time and motion studies to improve bricklaying operations. A substantial number of subsequent studies focused on repetitive tasks and automation of the manufacturing operations and subsequently benefited manufacturing more than the construction industry. There has been a lack of studies for productivity improvement in the construction industry. Building upon the available body of knowledge as it related to productivity of manufacturing and construction industries, this study focused on developing a project improvement system for effective management of construction projects. Development of the system included a review of literature, where an inventory of productivity related factors was found and interpolated into a primary productivity evaluation checklist. A survey of construction practitioners was conducted to rank and determine the degree of influence of various factors on construction productivity. A field study gathered information for the refinement of the primary productivity evaluation checklist. The review of literature, together with the findings of survey and field study, led to the development of the Project Improvement System (PIS). Finally, the PIS was tested and evaluated in a case study of a construction project to ensure its workability, suitability, and influence. Out of 36 productivity factors gathered from the literature, the survey identified 30 factors as high, 4 factors as moderate, and 2 factors as low with respect to their degree of influence on productivity. This information provided guidance for the field study to refine the primary productivity evaluation checklist. The survey revealed that executives, project managers, and superintendents of general contracting firms have similar perceptions of the degree of influence of productivity factors in construction and view productivity as a concept within their reach and control. Application of the system to a case study resulted in improvement of the rates of productivity of various construction tasks after application of PIS and a projected savings of 4.27% in the labor cost. The findings of this study imply that PIS is an effective tool for project managers to improve productivity and increase the bottom-line of construction projects.
Monko, R J (2015) Interorganizational collaboration and systemic change framework for building information modeling (BIM) adoption, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
Nimbarte, A D (2009) Modeling the risk factors associated with the neck disorders during manual material handling tasks, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
Orooji, F (2015) Risk-based wind loss and mitigation for residential wood framed construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
Payne, A S (2021) Impact of personality traits and team criteria on construction team performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
Pecquet, C F (2013) Measuring safety climate as an indicator of effective safety and health programs in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
Rogers, B W (2010) It's not just about the buildings, it's about the people: Architecture practice, and preservation in post-Katrina New Orleans, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
Trahan, G N, Jr. (2009) A comparison of the effectiveness of two alternative instructional strategies for teaching basic construction surveying concepts, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
Weldu, Y W (2016) Automated generation and visualization of initial construction schedules from building information models, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
White, J A (1964) Determination of income and financial reporting for long-term construction-type contracts, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.