Abstract: An analysis of the construction resource utilization tradeoffs, which occur from constructability improvements, provides insight into the constructability improvement process. Matrices of construction and engineering impacts ...

Abstract: A prior study identified factors that contribute to engineering design defects and assessed the relative magnitude of the impact of those factors. This paper provides 40 mitigation strategies for engineering design defects ...

Abstract: This paper presents research findings by the Construction Industry Institute (CII) Research Team (RT) 320, Definition and Measurement of Engineering/Design Deliverable Quality, to manage the engineering and design deliverable ...

Abstract: A more competitive business environment requires that a variety of value management process (VMP) options be continuously introduced into the construction industry. Project stakeholders and managers are highly concerned ...

Abstract: With increased demand for public works projects, there is a need to focus attention on the efficient delivery of construction project services in the public sector, and in particular, on preconstruction aspects. This paper ...

Abstract: Project constructability improvement should be treated as part of an overall continuous project‐improvement process. As such, constructability activities, and results should be continuously evaluated, updated, and improved. ...

Abstract: Recognition of barriers to constructability is identified as one of 15 significant parameters critical for effective constructability implementation. A barrier to constructability is any significant inhibitor that prevents ...

Abstract: A barrier to constructability is any significant inhibitor that prevents effective implementation of the constructability program. Barriers to successful implementation of constructability programs are present in almost ...

Abstract: Constructability is defined as the ability of project conditions to enable the optimal utilization of construction resources. Constructability improvements may heighten the construction‐sensitivity of designs, render the ...