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Gilleard, J (1989) Computerized reference sources in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 7(04), 321-30.

Kabasakal, H E and Sözen, Z (1989) Organizational context, structural attributes and management systems in construction firms. Construction Management and Economics, 7(04), 347-56.

Niskanen, T and Lauttalammi, J (1989) Accident risks during handling of materials at building construction sites. Construction Management and Economics, 7(04), 283-301.

Skibniewski, M J and Molinski, J (1989) Modelling of building production activities for multi-facility projects. Construction Management and Economics, 7(04), 357-65.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: planning; resource utilization; site operations
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446198900000034
  • Abstract:

    A multi-facility construction planning model, based on the Line of Balance Method was developed for use by construction firms facing shortages of production resources and varying facility delivery schedules. The model facilitates expedient updates of firm’s production schedules by shifting resources between high and low priority work across multiple facilities under construction. This is particularly useful on large development projects in centralized economies, but may also benefit construction firms in market-driven economies when the demand for construction services is high and frequent shortages of qualified labour, materials, equipment and other supplies occur. The approach developed by this model has been tested on various multi-facility housing and industrial construction projects in Central Europe. A microcomputer program incorporating the model has been developed to simulate the impact of shifting work activity between various project facilities and to endure meeting the firm’s resource constraints.

Wilson, H A (1989) Organizational behaviour and safety management in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 7(04), 303-19.

Winch, G (1989) The construction firm and the construction project: a transaction cost approach. Construction Management and Economics, 7(04), 331-45.