Abstract: The use of design/build (DB) contracting by transportation agencies has been steadily increasing as a project delivery system for large complex highway projects. However, moving to DB from traditional design-bid-build ...

Abstract: Although the construction industry is a major component of the U.S. economy, it has been suffering from declining productivity for decades. The human element, project managers (PMs) in particular, are key in solving these ...

Abstract: This paper presents the definition and the mathematical formulation of a unique performance metric called the project quarterback rating (PQR). The PQR gives a specific score for each construction project based on a set ...