Abstract: Project management is the process of planning, allocating, directing, and controlling company resources to complete a project within predetermined objectives. Effectively implementing this process is essential to meet ...

Abstract: Project delivery systems define the roles and responsibilities of the parties involved in a project. They also establish an execution framework in terms of sequencing of design, procurement, and construction. The decision ...

Abstract: This paper presents a strategy that major parties involved in the design and construction process can use to help implement total quality management (TQM) on capital projects. Key components of the strategy are developed ...

Abstract: State transportation agencies recognize the need for contract documents that will ensure rational bids and minimize problems during construction of facilities. A significant aspect of developing high-quality contract ...

Abstract: This paper proposes a process to help managers of capital project organizations, within owner companies, select key competencies for their capital programs and, where appropriate, leverage contractor personnel and expertise. ...

Abstract: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) represents a landmark antidiscrimination legislation. It gives civil rights protection to individuals with disabilities that is parallel to previous civil rights legislation. ADA ...

Abstract: This paper reports an empirical study that tested the usefulness of Web-based four-dimensional (4D) construction visualization in collaborative construction planning and scheduling. Several recent construction projects ...

Abstract: This paper demonstrates how a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches following the scenario planning methodology can be used to identify driving forces (drivers) that might influence the future of the ...

Abstract: Cable‐stayed bridges are becoming increasingly popular in the United States. However, the lack of experience in cable‐stayed bridge construction may lead to unsuccessful projects including cost overruns and schedule delays. ...