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Al-Zarrad, M A (2018) Multi-criteria decision-making model to improve linear repetitive projects time-cost trade-off in uncertain environment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Awolusi, I G (2017) Active construction safety leading indicator data collection and evaluation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Chau, A D (2018) Conceptual cost estimation decision support system in university construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Egan, C M (1989) An evaluation of the effectiveness of the Mankato State university construction management program, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Giron Matute, W A (2018) Sustainability analysis for construction companies under the LEED code, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Harbin, K B (2020) A decision analysis tool for building renovations regarding adaptive reuse, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Alabama.
Hatamleh, M T (2020) Enhancing the management proficiencies in developing countries: The impact of project risk management within a project management maturity model on project performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Macdonald, R N (2013) A strategy for materials price risk mitigation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Alabama.
Mejia Aguilar, G (2013) Improving accuracy of project outcome predictions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Nguyen, T T (2017) Modeling of clt creep behavior and real-time hybrid simulation of a clt-lifs building, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Alabama.
Ogunrinde, O (2020) Enhancing quality management in highway construction using emerging methods, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Okpala, I U (2022) Robotics and automation in construction: Developing foundational insight and tools to support safe implementation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Premraj, P (2017) Assessment of project controls for shutdowns/turnarounds/outages, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: control system; market; construction project; cost control; feedback; monitoring; project control; risk management; professional; interview
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/1917682139
- Abstract:
Shutdown/Turnaround/Outages (STOs) are unique construction projects required to meet demands such as maintenance needs, increased market demand, and changes in technology. Shutdown, Turnarounds, and Outages projects (STOs) are maintenance projects subject to compressed schedules, and hence require a time efficient cost control system with robust monitoring, reporting, and mitigating to ensure the success of the project. The purpose of this research was to address the significant lack of literature about project controls for STOs by identifying current project control tools used by industry practitioners. Relevant data was collected using the Delphi methodology. The Delphi process, an approach particularly effective in exploring areas of research where there is little or no information available, was applied to the collected data to allow for anonymity, interactivity, and feedback in the survey process. The data collection process involved three rounds of surveys: (1) Survey Round 1 was conducted using questionnaire, (2) Survey Round 2 through conducting semi-structured interviews, and (3) Survey Round 3 using questionnaire. The questionnaires used in Survey round 1 and Survey round 2 had two parts—Part A and Part B. Part A was designed to collect demographic data and Part B had three main sections. The first section was to prove that STOs vary significantly from traditional construction projects; the second section to obtain information on current practices, and section three to analyze barriers to implementation of optimum project controls. The research contributes to the body of knowledge through addressing the significant lack in literature on STOs and project controls for STOs. Additionally, the paper informs less experienced professionals about information required for effective planning and risk management processes by providing a list of risk factors. The research results will be fundamental to improving project controls processes for STOs and may also benefit traditional projects and provide significant information on the cost and schedule controls for STOs.
Shen, X (2017) Location-based leading indicators in BIM for construction safety, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Song, S (2017) Construction equipment travel path visualization and productivity evaluation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Stone, M L C (2013) Development of unit cost estimating models with respect to scale economies and material price volatility for use in probabilistic life cycle cost analyses, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Thomas, W K (2013) The impact of RFP phase project scope development on the successful outcome of construction projects using the design build project delivery method, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Watson, S V (2010) Pre-disaster planning for transportation infrastructure recovery, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Alabama at Birmingham.