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ASCE ( American Society of Civil Engineers )
Description: The American Society of Civil Engineers represents more than 150,000 members of the civil engineering profession in 177 countries. Founded in 1852, ASCE is the nation’s oldest engineering society. ASCE stands at the forefront of a profession that plans, designs, constructs, and operates society’s economic and social engine – the built environment – while protecting and restoring the natural environment.
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Quantitative Performance Assessment of Single-Step versus Two-Step Design-Build Procurement
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Design-build (DB) is an alternative project delivery system that is distinguished by a DB team acting as the single point of responsibility for a project in which the design and construction phases overlap. There are two ...
Scope Definition of Air Force Design and Construction Projects
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Infrastructure Project Scope Definition Using Project Definition Rating Index
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Front-end planning (FEP) is a critical process for uncovering project unknowns while also developing adequate scope definition and a structured approach for the project execution process. For infrastructure projects, the ...
State-of-the-Art Best Construction Practices Integration into Higher Education Curricula
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The integration of best industry practices into construction curricula can be used to advance the knowledge base of construction graduates and better prepare them to effectively respond to industry challenges. Arguably, ...
Quantification of Costs for Dispute Resolution Procedures in the Construction Industry
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The extent to which disputes affect the construction industry has been well-documented. There are a plethora of anecdotal stories, and even some data that explain how unresolved conflict can impact project cost, schedule, ...
Project Success Index for Capital Facility Construction Projects
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Project management researchers have often measured the effect that specific inputs have on project success. However, the concept of project success is complicated and there is no consensus as to how it should be measured. ...
Partnered Project Performance in Texas Department of Transportation
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Partnering traditionally refers to strategic alliances or agreements between private sector owners and construction contractors to work together for extended periods of time to deliver completed facilities. Private sector ...
Planning for Computer Integrated Construction
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Computer integrated construction (CIC) has recently evolved to maximize the integrated utilization of information systems throughout the project's entire life cycle and across different business functions. CIC is a broad ...
Construction Litigation for the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command, 1982–2002
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Evaluation of construction claims history can provide an understanding of improvement opportunities in a capital projects portfolio. This study analyzed cases of construction litigation involving the U.S. Naval Facilities ...
Design-Build for Transportation Projects: Cost and Schedule Change Performance Analysis
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Design-build (DB) is an alternative project delivery method that has been used to great effect in transportation project delivery. Measuring the performance of DB projects has been the subject of many research studies. ...