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Abdallah, M A A (2014) Optimizing the selection of sustainability measures for existing buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Abdelmohsen, A Z (2016) Optimizing the construction planning of highway work zones, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Adrian, J J (1974) Modeling construction method productivity, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Ahn, C (2012) An integrated framework for sustainable construction processes: Understanding and managing the environmental performance of construction operations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Altuwaim, A A (2018) Optimal scheduling and resource utilization for repetitive construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois.

Assaf, S A-E (1982) A systematic approach to the selection of a risk retention level for construction insurance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Aurangzeb, Q (2014) Impact of reclaimed asphalt pavements on pavement sustainability, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Barroso-Aguilar, L F (1973) An integrated modeling methodology for project-site management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Bearup, W K (1995) An environment to support computer-assisted design review, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Brennan, M D (2011) Integrated project delivery: A normative model for value creation in complex military medical projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois.

Brilakis, I (2005) Content based integration of construction site images in AEC/FM model based systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Caldas, C H S (2003) Integration of project documents in model-based information systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Chin, S (1997) An integrated life-cycle information framework for construction project management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Chovichien, V (1981) The discounted cost model and application to acquisition and utilization policies of construction equipment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

De La Garza-Rodriguez, J M (1988) A knowledge engineering approach to the analysis and evaluation of schedules for mid-rise construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Douglas, J C (1994) Aesthetic-based conflict in highway planning: Federal highway administration putting planners at risk, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Echeverry, D (1991) Factors for generating initial construction schedules, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

El Anwar, O H E D (2009) Multi-objective optimization for temporary housing arrangements after natural disasters, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Elghamrawy, T M (2011) Optimizing work zone practices for highway construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Erikson, C A (1979) Risk sharing in construction contracts, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Farid, F (1981) Fair and reasonable markup (FaRM) pricing model: A present value approach to pricing of construction contracts, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Gatton, T M (1991) Designing for construction automation: Advanced automation technologies for computer integrated construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Grimes, G A (2004) Recovering capital expenditures: The railroad industry paradox, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Grobler, F (1988) Object-oriented data representation for unified construction project information, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Hajibabai, L (2014) Scheduling and routing of service trucks and planning of resource replenishment locations for winter roadway maintenance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Halpin, D W (1973) An investigation of the use of simulation networks for modeling construction operations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Ham, Y (2015) Vision-based building energy diagnostics and retrofit analysis using 3D thermography and building information modeling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Han, S (2013) Automated monitoring and systemic analysis of workers' safety behavior in construction operations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Harris, J R (1980) Organization of building standards: Systematic techniques for scope and arrangement, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Hassan, A A A (2019) Risk management of repetitive construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Hassanein, M A A G (1990) Mechanisms for transfer of price risk of construction materials, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Ho, S-P (2001) Real options and game theoretic valuation, financing and tendering for investments on build-operate-transfer projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Huang, P-D (1988) Impact of CADD technology on the architectural community, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Hwang, S Y (2007) Proactive planning and control of construction productivity and cost using time series data, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Jun, D H (2010) Multi-objective optimization for resource driven scheduling in construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

• Type: Thesis
• Keywords: accuracy; duration; efficiency; genetic algorithms; optimization; productivity; resource leveling; resource scheduling; risk assessment; safety; scheduling; visualization; construction planner; project performance; Monte Carlo simulation
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• URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/863646917
• Abstract:
  The main research developments of this study contribute to the advancement of current practice in resource scheduling and planning in construction projects and can lead to: (1) an increase in the resource utilization efficiency in construction projects which can produce significant improvements in construction productivity, cost and duration; (2) an improvement in utilizing the limited availability of resources; (3) a reduction in the duration and cost of multiple shifts operation while circumventing the negative impacts of shift work on productivity, safety, and cost; and (4) an enhancement in analyzing construction project risks in order to improve the reliability of project performance. First, innovative resource leveling metrics are developed to circumvent the limitation of existing metrics and directly measure and minimize undesirable resource fluctuation. A robust resource leveling model is formulated by incorporating the newly developed resource leveling metrics to maximize resource utilization efficiency for construction projects. The optimization model is implemented using genetic algorithms in order to optimize resource utilization efficiency. Second, a resource leveling and allocation model is developed to simultaneously optimize resource leveling and allocation for construction projects. The model is developed as a multi-objective genetic algorithm to provide optimal tradeoffs between maximizing resource utilization efficiency and minimizing project duration while complying with all resource availability constraints. Third, a robust multiple shifts scheduling model is formulated to simultaneously minimize project time and cost while minimizing the negative impacts of shift work on construction productivity, safety, and cost. A multi-objective genetic algorithm is utilized to implement the model in order to support construction planners in generating optimal tradeoffs among project time, cost, and labor utilization in evening and night shifts. The model is also designed to consider labor availability constraints in order to optimally distribute the limited availability of labor on the competing shifts. Fourth, a robust resource fluctuation cost model is developed to provide the most cost effective and efficient resource utilization for construction projects. The model is developed as a novel multi-objective optimization model that is capable of modeling and minimizing overall resource fluctuation costs (i.e. idle costs, release and rehiring costs, and mobilization costs) and analyzing and optimizing the potential tradeoffs between minimizing resource fluctuation costs and minimizing project duration. Fifth, a robust project risk assessment model is developed to overcome the limitations of existing probabilistic scheduling methods including (a) the inaccuracy limitation of the PERT method due to its “merge event bias” by incorporating an accurate multivariate normal integral method; and (b) the impractical computational time of the Monte Carlo simulation method by incorporating a newly developed approximation method. The model is named FARE (Fast and Accurate Risk Evaluation). The development of the FARE model facilitates the optimization of resource-driven scheduling while considering the impact of relevant risks and uncertainties. Sixth, a prototype multi-objective optimization for resource driven scheduling system is developed to seamlessly integrate the aforementioned research developments with commercially available project management software, Microsoft Project 2007, to facilitate their ultimate use and adoption by the construction industry. The system is designed to (1) retrieve project scheduling data from MS Project that can be utilized it in the developed optimization models, and store the generated optimization results in a binary file that can be accessed and processed by MS Project; (2) enable construction planners to benefit from and utilize the practical project scheduling and control features in MS Project during their analysis of the optimal schedules generated by the developed models in this study; and (3) facilitate the input of project parameters and the visualization of the obtained solutions using the newly developed graphical user interface modules.

Kandil, A A (2005) Multi-objective optimization for large-scale highway construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Kang, Y-J (2000) Minimum life-cycle cost structural design against natural hazards, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Karshenas, S (1981) Probabilistic evaluation of safety of buildings during construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Kauffold, P V (1977) Critical resource allocation in stochastic project networks, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Khalafallah, A M (2006) Optimal construction site layout planning for airport expansion projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Kim, C-S (2002) An information model for real-time project cost integration, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Kim, H (2002) Knowledge discovery and machine learning in construction project databases, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Kuipers, E J (1976) A method of forecasting the efficiency of construction labor in any climatological conditions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Lee, J S (2005) Developing spatio-temporal models for retrofit and reconstruction strategy under unscheduled events, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Lin, K-Y (2005) Knowledge-assisted retrieval of online product information in A/E/C (architecture/engineering/construction), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Lucenti, M J, Jr. (1999) Flexible computer support for collaboration in civil infrastructure management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Menassa, C C (2009) Quantitative framework to evaluate alternative dispute resolution investments in architecture engineering and construction projects using option and real option theory, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Nakajima, T (1972) Modeling and optimization of the building process for systems building, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Ng, H S M N (2006) Dynamic decision support for contingency management and allocation for construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Niss, J F (1965) Custom production, theory and practice: With special emphasis on the goals and pricing procedures of the contract construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Nunlee, M P (2002) Reputation as a control mechanism for opportunistic behavior in supply chains, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

O'Shaughnessy, R D (1992) Criteria civil engineers use in deciding whether or not to participate in non-credit continuing engineering education programs, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Odeh, I S M (2010) Evaluation of glare and lighting performance in nighttime highway construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Ojode, L A (2000) A resource -based view of strategic alliances: Organizational capabilities, governance, and performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Orabi, W (2010) Optimizing highway reconstruction and rehabilitation projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Osman, I A (2022) Impacts of global pandemics on construction projects and dispute resolution provisions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Chicago.

Patel, A J (1996) Development of fatigue based pay adjustment factors in performance-related specifications for full-depth asphalt concrete pavements, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Pocock, J B (1996) The relationship between alternative project approaches, integration, and performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Rao, G N (1997) Cost risk assessment in environmental remediation: Towards a causal-chain approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Rehak, D R (1981) Computer aided engineering problems and prospects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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Said, H M M (2010) Optimizing site layout and material logistics planning during the construction of critical infrastructure projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Sarikas, R H (1981) Regulatory and financial aspects of the utility industry rate treatment of construction work in progress, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Srithongrung, A (2006) The impact of state capital budget and management programs on state capital budget decisions and economic performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Springfield.

Steiger, T L (1988) Working construction: Organization and control of the labor process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Su, Y-Y (2010) Construction crew productivity monitoring supported by location awareness technologies, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Wang, H-H (2010) A context-based representation and reasoning formalism to support construction safety planning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Yau, N-J (1992) An object-oriented project model for integrating building design, construction scheduling, and cost estimating for mid-rise construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Zhang, J (2015) Automated code compliance checking in the construction domain using semantic natural language processing and logic-based reasoning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.