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Abdelgawad, M A M (2011) Hybrid decision support system for risk criticality assessment and risk analysis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Al-Bataineh, M T (2008) Scenario-based planning for tunnelling construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Allouche, E N (2001) A decision-support model for selection of a trenchless construction method, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Alvanchi, A (2011) Incorporating the effects of complex dynamic interactions in the construction decision making process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: morale; construction project; equipment; decision making; feedback; policy; developer; simulation
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/1151425401
- Abstract:
Construction projects involve complex interactions among operational components such as labour, materials and equipment and context or organizational components such as worker morale and organizational policies. Interactions among different components of construction projects form byzantine chains of cause and effect, and determining their final impact on project behaviour can be beyond human capabilities. Specialized tools that can capture these interactions and provide perspective on the outcomes of construction mangers’ prospective decisions are needed. In this research I proposed and applied a modeling approach that uses a hybrid model of System Dynamics (SD) and Discrete Event Simulation (DES), combining the capabilities of these two powerful modeling tools to foresee a construction project’s ultimate outcome as the result of changes in the different components. The first stage of the research was to recognize different aspects of the hybrid SD-DES modeling approach and to assess the current and potential challenging issues which might affect hybrid model developments in the construction domain. A customized hybrid modeling framework and architecture targeted construction projects and was developed to address the previously described challenges. The hybrid modeling framework is meant to assist hybrid model developers during the design phase; the framework provides and suggests a set of tools that can be used during the implementation phase of hybrid model development. The proposed hybrid model framework and architecture provided the foundation used in the next stage of the research: applying hybrid SD-DES modeling approach to complex construction decision making problems. Two common decision and policy making problems found in construction projects – identifying improved working hour arrangements and human resource policies – were analyzed in this stage, and original hybrid models were developed to assist construction managers in finding the best answers. The models developed for both applications were then validated through real construction projects. In sum, in this research I introduced and validated a new hybrid approach which can be used for improving complex dynamic construction decision making processes by capturing feedbacks between operational level and organizational level effective factors within construction projects. Furthermore, the research contributes to two prevalent construction decision making problems (construction working hour arrangement and human resource policy improvement) by developing hybrid models which can be used for improving the decision making processes.
Awad, A L S (2012) Intelligent contractor default prediction model for surety bonding in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta.
Azimi, R (2011) An integrated real-time control system for structural steel fabrication projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Chehayeb, N N (1996) Simulation-based project control, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Corona Suarez, G A (2007) Simulation-aided framework for assessing the effect of project quality management on construction performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Dissanayake, G M (2006) An integrated computational intelligence framework for construction performance diagnosis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Ekyalimpa, R (2015) A distributed simulation approach for contractor company performance management in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta.
El Ghandour, W (2007) Integrated information-based construction simulation system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Elbarkouky, M M G (2010) A fuzzy consensus building framework for early alignment of construction project teams on the extent of their roles and responsibilities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
ElNimr, A A (2011) Enhancing space modeling and mobile resources planning in construction operations through a simulation driven visualization framework, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Fan, H (2007) Leveraging operational data for intelligent decision support in construction equipment management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Hajjar, D (1999) A unified modeling methodology for simulation-based planning of construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Hasan, M S (2013) Decision support system for crane selection and location optimization on construction sites, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Inyang, N I (2013) A framework for ergonomic assessment of residential construction tasks, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Langevine, R (2006) A decision support system for the maintenance management of buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Liu, J (2018) Dual-level resource-constrained multi-project scheduling framework for prefabrication in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta.
Lu, M (2000) Productivity studies using advanced ANN models, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Mah, D E (2011) Framework for rating the sustainability of the residential construction practice, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Manavazhi, M R (1998) A configuration-based modeling methodology for the automated generation of simulation models in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Mao, X (2008) The framework of TRIZ-enhanced-value engineering analysis and its knowledge management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Moghadam, M (2014) Lean-mod: An approach to modular construction manufacturing production efficiency improvement, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Moghani, E (2013) A simulation-based framework for as-built documentation of construction process and product information, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Mogollon, J D M (2009) Automation of design and drafting for wood frame structures and construction waste minimization, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Mohamed, Y (2002) A framework for systematic improvement of construction systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta.
Nassar, N K (2005) An integrated framework for evaluation, forecasting and optimization of performance of construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Olearczyk, J (2010) Crane lifting operation planning and lifted object spatial trajectory analysis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Pereira, E S S (2017) A framework for assessing the safety performance of industrial projects using safety-related measures, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta.
Saba, F (2012) A semantic-driven framework for facilitating reusability and interoperability of construction simulation modeling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Salem, O M (1999) Infrastructure construction and rehabilitation: Risk-based life cycle cost analysis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Shaheen, A A-H I (2005) A framework for integrating fuzzy set theory and discrete event simulation in construction engineering, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Shahin, A A (2007) A framework for cold weather construction simulation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Sharma, V (2010) Asset levels of service-based decision support system for municipal infrastructure investment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Siu, M F (2016) Development of quantitative methods for project scheduling and workface planning under time-dependent resource constraints, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta.
Soleimanifar, M (2016) Integrated project management framework for a pipe spool fabrication shop, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta.
Song, L (2004) Productivity modeling for steel fabrication projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Taghaddos, H (2010) Developing a generic resource allocation framework for construction simulation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Van Tol, A A (2005) Agent embedded simulation modeling framework for construction engineering and management applications, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Wang, P (2006) Production-based large scale construction simulation modeling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Xie, H (2011) Improving dynamic project control in tunnel construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Xie, H (2012) Improving dynamic project control in tunnel construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta.
Xu, J (2001) CAD-based integrated simulation environment (CAD-ise), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Younes, B (2013) A framework for invoice management in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Yu, H (2010) An integrated approach toward lean for production homebuilders, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Zhang, X (2006) Toward innovative and efficient infrastructure delivery, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).