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Project Management Actions to Improve Design Phase Cost Performance
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Over 270 engineering design projects are analyzed to assess the impact of the use of project management processes on design phase cost performance. Frequency of design team meetings and frequency of reporting of design ...
Cost Performance Comparison of Two Public Sector Project Procurement Techniques
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Increased industry discussion of the potential benefits of alternative forms of construction project delivery often presents little cost analysis of options. This work presents the results of a cost comparison study of ...
Total Quality Management Implementations and Results: Progress Update
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Three years ago research was conducted regarding total quality management (TQM) implementations in engineering and construction companies. This paper presents the second snapshot of the status of the TQM implementations ...
Bridge Falsework Productivity—Measurement and Influences
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: One principal element of the construction cost of a cast-in-place prestressed box girder concrete bridge is the erection of falsework. This paper presents the results of the analysis of labor-hours and quantity of work in ...
Implementation of Project Management in Public Engineering Organization
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The Bureau of Engineering is a part of the City of Los Angeles' Department of Public Works and is responsible for the planning, design, and construction management of capital improvement projects for the city. In February ...
A Project Management Training Program
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: In March 1998, the City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Engineering, completed a nine-month training effort including over 30,000 hours of project management training for over 1,000 employees. This work documents the challenges ...
Strategic Planning in Public Sector Engineering Organization
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: In today's engineering and construction industries, the concepts of company loyalty, traditional competitors, and employee development are changing at a pace that has not previously been encountered in postindustrial times. ...
Seismic Retrofit Program for Los Angeles Bridges
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper details the work of the recent Bridge Seismic Retrofit Program for the city of Los Angeles. We describe the scope of the work completed and project funding through local and federal sources. The criteria used ...
Total Quality Management Implementation and Results
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: A survey of six engineering and construction firms produced summary-level information regarding the implementation and utilization of formal Total Quality Management (TQM) programs. Specifically examined items in the survey ...
Arbitration: A Look at its Form and Performance
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: With arbitration, a person or panel approved by the disputants is charged with establishing an equitable settlement. At least in the construction industry, arbitration is primarily limited to smaller disputes between the ...