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Modeling and Likelihood Prediction of Prefabrication Feasibility for Electrical Construction Firms
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Prefabrication Best Practices and Improvement Opportunities for Electrical Construction
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Prefabrication is a construction operations approach that moves project work to a controlled offsite facility to be accomplished in a standardized and efficient manner. Prefabrication is increasingly becoming attractive ...
Dynamic Site Layout Planning Using Approximate Dynamic Programming
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Dynamic site layout planning requires identifying and updating the positions of all temporary construction facilities such as offices, storage areas, and workshops over the entire project duration. Existing models do not ...
Optimizing Material Procurement and Storage on Construction Sites
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Efficient planning of materials procurement and storage on construction sites can lead to significant improvements in construction productivity and project profitability. Existing research studies focus on material procurement ...
Utilizing Telematics Data to Support Effective Equipment Fleet-Management Decisions: Utilization Rate and Hazard Functions
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Contractors and equipment rental companies have started to acknowledge and use the telematics technology as a reliable solution for timely collection of their equipment fleet data. Telematics is the integration of wireless ...
Utilizing Telematics Data to Support Effective Equipment Fleet-Management Decisions: Utilization Rate and Hazard Functions
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Contractors and equipment rental companies have started to acknowledge and use the telematics technology as a reliable solution for timely collection of their equipment fleet data. Telematics is the integration of wireless ...
Special-Purpose Simulation Model for Balanced Cantilever Bridges
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Construction of bridges’ decks involves different types of resources that interact in a cyclic manner. Further, the construction operation inherits uncertainties and a variety of demands. Contractors have to select the ...
Framework for Multiobjective Optimization of Launching Girder Bridges
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: A framework is presented for optimizing the construction of decks of bridges using launching girder systems. The framework assists contractors in performing a time-cost trade-off analysis to optimize the use of resources. ...
Financial Evaluation for Toll Road Projects Considering Traffic Volume and Serviceability Interactions
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The rapid increase in both financial demands and the need for large and comprehensive highway infrastructure systems necessitates public authorities to muster support from the private sector. Public-private partnerships ...
Graph-Based Evolutionary Search for Optimal Hybrid Modularization of Building Construction Projects
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Off-site construction has been a crucial part of industrializing the industry to realize higher productivity, better quality, and a more sustainable approach for constructing buildings. Off-site construction requires ...