Abstract: Management theory has been neglected in the construction industry, which has rather focused on best practices. This paper investigates the theories implicit in two prevalent project control systems: the earned value method ...

Abstract: Different types of flow variation and how they affect construction project performance have been studied by previous researchers. One aspect that has not been well researched is how work flow variation and labor productivity ...

Abstract: Design teams must make numerous decisions in building design, including choosing materials. Lately, they have become more concerned about the social and environmental effects of their choices, in addition to the economic ...

Abstract: Construction engineering is all about production, and producing something useful is the very reason for projects to exist. How then to explain why construction engineering has progressively fallen out of focus in construction ...

Abstract: The relationship of one subcycle to another can be complex. Productivity suffers when the output of one subcycle delays a following step or when resources required for one subcycle are engaged in another. Isolating subcycles ...

Abstract: Design teams must make numerous decisions in building design, including choosing materials. Lately, they have become more concerned about the social and environmental effects of their choices, in addition to the economic ...

Abstract: Modeling construction is a critical step for understanding it and improving its performance. The thrust of this research paper is the need for the development of valid credible models as a logical precursor to automation. ...

Abstract: Our experience in engineering education and practice indicates that methodologies for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) design management are characterized only to a limited extent. In domains other than ...

Abstract: Overcoming the financial barriers to energy-efficiency (EE) investments requires efforts to explicitly evaluate energy-related risks during the commercial loan underwriting. To support such efforts, the objective of this ...