Abstract: Microtunneling projects have special process characteristics. The production time of microtunneling projects is needed for project estimating and scheduling. The production time has three basic components: (1) preparation ...

Abstract: A quality contractor on every construction project would make project management simpler for Department of Transportation (DOT) project engineers and strategic planning more accurate for DOT executives. A qualification ...

Abstract: Delay in microtunneling projects is a complex multivariate problem. Delay in microtunneling is defined as the nonworking time of a microtunneling project due to any reason other than scheduled stops. There are many reasons ...

Abstract: Contract managers are expected to evaluate requests for contract extensions due to abnormal weather. However, they may not have a definition of normal weather impact for comparison. The implicit assumption in a contractor's ...

Abstract: This paper is the result of an investigation into the use of contingency in smaller construction firms. It summarizes recent literature classifying construction contract risks and mitigation measures. Eight major classifications ...

Abstract: The project management environment of small capital projects is unique in many ways. One unique aspect is the total administrative burden they place on resources for approvals, reviews, and execution relative to the overall ...

Abstract: As the need for utility service line replacement or repairs with minimum disruption to the surface have increased, so has the demand for trenchless excavation methods, in particular, microtunneling. Microtunneling is a ...

Abstract: This paper describes the legal aspects of oral change orders or directives. It provides basic criteria for an owner, contract administrator, or contractor to determine if an oral directive is valid, entitling the contractor ...

Abstract: This paper describes the legal aspects of contract notice requirements. It is intended as a guide for contract administrators and contractors to help determine if the requirement for written notice has been satisfied as a ...

Abstract: This paper describes the important aspects of construction law that relate to differing‐site‐condition (DSC) disputes and presents a guide for contractors and contract administrators to resolve contract disputes based on ...