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Aleithawe, I (2010) Acquisition of right of way for highway construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Mississippi State University.

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: duration; highway; construction phase; information technology; time management; regression analysis; construction project
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  • URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/250877659
  • Abstract:
    A key element in moving highway construction projects forward is the ability to acquire the Right of Way (ROW) in a timely manner. Delay in the acquisition process due to multitude of causes will usually lead to major construction phase delays. Identifying the delay factors allows for better time management of the process. A detailed review of the acquisition process at the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is used as an example. Reviews of the process in neighboring states are also presented in order to determine other current practices and their likely impact on the acquisition duration. Descriptive and multivariable regression analysis of 35 randomly selected highway projects identified three variables "condemnation", "number of parcels" and "revisions of plans" for the increase of acquisition duration. Using statistica7 software with analysis of variance, and regression a prediction model is developed and tested for the prediction of acquisition duration. These findings with new processes (forms) and an enhanced flow chart using current information technology procedures are introduced to reduce condemnation cases and to enhance the acquisition process. Keywords. Right of Way, ROW Acquisition, ROW duration.

Barber, H M, Jr. (2013) Economic assessment of the construction industry: A construction-economics nexus, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Mississippi State University.

Boz, M A (2013) Developing a systems method to assess the sustainability of civil infrastructure projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Mississippi State University.

Synovec, T M (2020) A strategy to reduce total cost of ownership of the U.S. Air Force's airfield pavements, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Mississippi State University.