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Atkin, B (1993) Stereotypes and themes in building designs: insights for model builders. Construction Management and Economics, 11(02), 119-30.

Betts, M and Liow, S R (1993) The relationship between teaching methods and educational objectives in building education. Construction Management and Economics, 11(02), 131-41.

Bon, R and Pietroforte, R (1993) New construction versus maintenance and repair construction technology in the US since World War II. Construction Management and Economics, 11(02), 151-62.

Dawood, N N and Neale, R H (1993) Forecasting the sales of pre-cast concrete building products. Construction Management and Economics, 11(02), 81-98.

Jergeas, G F and Revay, S O (1993) Quantifying construction claims using the differential cost method. Construction Management and Economics, 11(02), 163-6.

Lutz, J D and Hijazi, A (1993) Planning repetitive construction: current practice. Construction Management and Economics, 11(02), 99-110.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: linear construction; line of balance; repetitive construction; simulation; site operation
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199300000003
  • Abstract:

    This paper presents a review of existing techniques for planning and analysing linear construction operations. The family of techniques which are based on the line of balance (LOB) concept (e.g. linear scheduling method, vertical production method, line of balance scheduling, repetitive project model, velocity diagrams, and time space method) are introduced, the line of balance concept is discussed, and the barriers to implementation for LOB are addressed. Field monitoring techniques (e.g. work sampling, activity sampling, network scheduling, linear programming, dynamic programming, queuing and simulation) are described. Repetitive construction modelling requirements are introduced, and simulation applications are discussed. The evolution and capabilities of simulation programmes which lend themselves to use by the construction industry are presented. Benefits and limitations of the techniques presented are also addressed.

Shash, A A (1993) Factors considered in tendering decisions by top UK contractors. Construction Management and Economics, 11(02), 111-8.

Tavakoli, A and Kakalia, A (1993) MMS: a materials management system. Construction Management and Economics, 11(02), 143-9.