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Almazkoor, F B (2014) Two-stage methodology for managing and controlling material flow between multiple construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
Altayeb, S A (1990) Drug testing and its impact on the incident rate in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
Back, W E (1994) Quantifying benefits of electronic technology applied to bulk materials management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
Carpenter, N (2014) Comparison of the design-bid-build and construction manager at risk project delivery methods utilized for the construction of public schools, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
Cole, B K (2012) Building social infrastructure through public-private partnerships: The case of student housing in public higher education, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
George, R (2007) Information flow to support front end planning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
Howard, W E (1996) Innovative strategies for compensation of engineering and construction contractors, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
Jonnalagadda, S (2016) Artificial neural networks, non linear auto regression networks (NARX) and causal loop diagram approaches for modelling bridge infrastructure conditions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
Nikyema, G A B (2020) Barriers to the adoption of green building materials and technologies in developing countries: The case of Burkina Faso, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
Plumblee, J M, II (2013) Incorporating natural hazard resistance into the life cycle assessment framework, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
Prince, J R (2004) Evaluating the impact of onsite design on project performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: complexity; decision support; communication; project success; safety; project performance
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/305202703
- Abstract:
The process of delivering capital projects is both information intensive and information dependent. The communication interface between design and construction is undoubtedly one of the most critical points of information exchange within a project. Improvements to the communication interface between design and construction will likely benefit all measures of project performance, including safety, quality, schedule, and cost. Performing selected design activities onsite, to some degree, is one technique employed to improve the design/construction communications interface. An important question to answer is whether the use of onsite design can be employed to favorably influence project performance for a given set of project conditions. The research addresses this issue. The research identifies which design activities can be performed on site to maximize the likelihood of improving specific project performance measures. Additionally, the research identifies the design activities negatively correlated to the same set of specific project performance measures. The research found conclusive evidence that onsite design is beneficial and contributes to project success. Previous research was referenced to generate a comprehensive list of 29 project performance measures. These project performance measures are broadly categorized as being related to safety, quality, schedule, and cost. It is important to note that projects utilizing onsite design were more constrained by cost, schedule, and technical complexity than projects not using onsite design. Even so, projects utilizing onsite design performed as well as those projects not utilizing onsite design in every performance measure category. Furthermore, the research found that effective implementation of an onsite design strategy contributed to the significant improvement of 16 of the 29 project performance measures. In addition, a computer based decision support tool was developed that permits users to identify specific design activities that should be performed onsite to maximize the likelihood that selected performance measures will be met or exceeded. The tool enables users to quickly and simply generate onsite design strategies for the various project phases and for combined, or multiple decision criteria.
Rockow, Z R (2020) Qualitative & quantitative analyses of existing buildings’ adaptability, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
Shealy, E W, III (2015) Decision environments to encourage more sustainable infrastructure outcomes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
Skipper, C O (2004) An analysis of leadership behaviors in the construction industry: Identification of influences that develop top performing project managers and engineers, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.
Valdes-Vasquez, R (2011) Social sustainability considerations during planning and design: A framework of processes for construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Clemson University.