Abstract: The current generation of project‐control systems provides useful information, but has several problems that limit the effectiveness and efficiency in controlling projects. The current generation of project‐control systems ...

Abstract: Construction labor productivity is affected by several factors. Modeling of construction labor productivity could be challenging when effects of multiple factors are considered simultaneously. In this paper a methodology ...

Abstract: The application of cable‐stayed structures has increased during the last few years in North America. The implementation of these new structures has led to serious problems in the design and construction process. This paper ...

Abstract: There are several reasons why linear scheduling techniques have not been applied widely to construction projects even though they have been identified as very useful. If we consider the capabilities and the widespread use ...

Abstract: The Engineering Management Activities Committee solicited opinions and wishes on preferable learning nodes, topics of interest, and conference preferences relative to civil engineering management. Of 5,000 questionnaires ...

Abstract: Forum papers are thought-provoking opinion pieces or essays founded in fact, sometimes containing speculation, on a civil engineering topic of general interest and relevance to the readership of the journal. The views ...

Abstract: A method has been developed for classification of energy use associated with the delivery process for a construction project. A study has been conducted for a large civil works project to identify the areas of major ...

Abstract: The heart of the competitiveness in the U.S. construction industry has always been the skilled workforce that has been available to implement the technology of construction. During the late 1980s, many experts predicted ...

Abstract: This paper reports on a project sponsored by the Electrical Contracting Foundation that examined the design/build (D/B) approach and the various dimensions of the decision process that electrical contractors consider before ...