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  • Framework for Measuring Construction Project Performance using Energy

    Creator:
    Nnaji, Chukwuma A.
    Abstract:
    Over the years, the performance of construction projects has been a main source of concern given the percentage of a project cost associated with poor project performance. As a result of the growing clamor to improve the output of the built industry, comprehensive studies have been conducted to examine the...
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    Masters Thesis
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    _______________________________________________________________________ John A. Gambatese Over the years, the performance of construction projects has been a main

  • Introducing the Concept of Foundational Attributes and Project Metabolism to Assess Construction Project Similarity

    Creator:
    Zhang, Fan
    Abstract:
    A construction project is considered to be unique due to the process of delivering a customer-designed product, diverse stakeholders involved, the unique location and timeframe of construction, and specific social, economic, and environmental constraints attached to it. The uniqueness of construction projects brought great challenges to the construction industry professionals...
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    Dissertation
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    like to express sincere appreciation to my Ph.D. advisor Dr. John Gambatese for his everlasting and

  • Multi-Criteria Risk Mapping Using Lean Tools for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry

    Creator:
    Viriato Maia Ferreira Pestana, Ana Catarina
    Abstract:
    Over the past two decades, the Lean Construction academic and practicing engineering community has used lean practices and tools to help improve the performance of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Lean practices have led to improved competitiveness of construction companies that have adopted them, by focusing on ways...
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    Dissertation
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    : ______________________________________________________ John A. Gambatese Over the past two decades, the Lean Construction academic and

  • Evaluating Industrialization Rate in Construction: A Quantification Model

    Creator:
    Liu, Ding
    Abstract:
    The concept of construction industrialization, first raised in the 1960s, refers to the transfer of on-site construction work to an off-site factory to improve quality and reduce cost, time, and safety issues. In some countries, industrialization of construction projects is highly recommended and promoted by governments and local construction institutions...
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    Dissertation
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    : ______________________________________________________ John A. Gambatese The concept of construction industrialization, first raised in the 1960s

  • Risk and Reward Perception and Risk-Taking: Applicability, Relationship, and Implication in Construction Safety

    Creator:
    Azeez, Mohammed N.
    Abstract:
    While safety improvements have been made in the construction industry, construction still experiences one of the highest numbers of fatalities annually compared to other industries in the United States with over 970 fatalities in 2016 alone. This number of fatalities drives researchers and safety managers to improve safety measures and...
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    Dissertation
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    : ___________________________________________________ John A. Gambatese While safety improvements have been made in the construction industry

  • Evaluating Worker Performance Using the Energy Concept

    Creator:
    Alotaibi, Abdulaziz M.
    Abstract:
    Over the decades, worker performance on construction projects has been a significant source of concern to be evaluated. Comprehensive studies have developed models for evaluating worker performance outside of the construction industry; however, minimal research has been conducted to evaluate worker performance in the construction industry. One of the reasons...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ John A. Gambatese Over the decades, worker performance on construction projects has been a

  • Interaction between Lean Construction and Construction Industrialization

    Creator:
    Dai, Qichang
    Abstract:
    Lean construction and construction industrialization have been the focus of the construction industry in recent decades. Lean construction has been shown to reduce waste and uncertainty, and construction industrialization has a positive effect on improving efficiency and safety. Research on lean construction shows that lean construction practices are recognized by...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ John A. Gambatese Lean construction and construction industrialization have been the focus