Abstract: In the present research effort, the topic of service life prediction is revisited, using external paint finishes on rendered facades as a case study. A statistically robust approach to develop ordinary linear regression ...

Abstract: When estimating the duration of the construction stage during the design stages of construction projects, empirical models are often used as a substitute for more accurate estimates based on detailed scheduling. These ...

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to (1) verify whether the time performance of water and sewer projects is statistically different; and (2) develop time-cost relationship (TCR) models for sanitation projects in Chicago, Illinois. ...