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Bröchner, J (1990) Impacts of information technology on the structure of construction. Construction Management and Economics, 8(02), 205-18.

Ewin, N A, Oxley, R and Poole, F (1990) Advanced applications software for speculative housing companies. Construction Management and Economics, 8(02), 109-33.

Imbert, I D C (1990) Human issues affecting construction in developing countries. Construction Management and Economics, 8(02), 219-28.

Karshenas, S and Haber, D (1990) Economic optimization of construction project scheduling. Construction Management and Economics, 8(02), 135-46.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: cost; optimization; resource; schedule
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199000000012
  • Abstract:

    Several techniques such as CPM, PERT, and time-cost trade-off are currently used in the process of project planning. None of these techniques, nor any combination of them, guarantees a project schedule that achieves one of the most important objectives of project planning, i.e. minimizing the total project cost. In this study, binary variables are used to formulate a linear integer model for optimization of project schedules. This model minimizes the sum of the cost of all resources used by a project, including time. The resultant schedule has a optimal duration, and the resource use is levelled economically. Two examples of project schedule has an optimal duration, and the resource use is levelled economically. Two examples of project schedule optimization with this method are presented. Although the proposed model in its present form cannot be easily adopted by practising engineers for large projects, it could form the basis for future automation of project scheduling and resource allocations.

Male, S (1990) Professional authority, power and emerging forms of 'profession' in quantity surveying. Construction Management and Economics, 8(02), 191-204.

Shields, T J, Silcock, G W and Donegan, H A (1990) Towards the development of a fire safety systems evaluation for public assembly buildings. Construction Management and Economics, 8(02), 147-58.

Sidwell, A C (1990) Project management: dynamics and performance. Construction Management and Economics, 8(02), 159-79.

Warszawski, A (1990) Expert systems for crane selection. Construction Management and Economics, 8(02), 179-90.