Barriers to Constructability Implementation

Abstract

Recognition of barriers to constructability is identified as one of 15 significant parameters critical for effective constructability implementation. A barrier to constructability is any significant inhibitor that prevents effective implementation of the constructability program. The steps of this research are to: (1) Identify potential barriers to constructability and assess the relative frequency or severity of these barriers in industry; (2) characterize the prevalent barriers to constructability; and (3) describe any significant differences in barrier frequency across sectors of the industry. Constructability barriers are evident in almost all organizations at both corporate and project levels. Treatment of constructability barriers should involve a three‐phase cycle of identification, mitigation, and review. Initial efforts should focus on determining the presence of constructability barriers, and on determining the significance of those barriers identified. There are several problematic barriers to effective constructability improvement; the severity of these barriers varies widely from company to company, particularly with respect to constructability program ranking, organization type, project type, and annual volume of work.