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Cheng, E W L, Li, H, Shen, L Y and Fong, P S W (2002) Ranking of construction information for various functions of the general contractors: a preliminary study. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 181–91.

Chew, A T W and Ling, F Y Y (2002) Increasing Singapore's construction productivity through construction process re-engineering. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 123–45.

Formoso, C T, Santos, A D and Powell, J A (2002) An exploratory study on the applicability of process transparency in construction sites. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 35–54.

Green, S D (2002) The human resource management implications of lean construction: critical perspectives and conceptual chasms. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 147–65.

Kim, Y-W and Ballard, G (2002) Earned value method and customer earned value. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 55–66.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: earned value method; customer earned value; work flow; value generation
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1609-9451
  • URL: http://www.worldscinet.com/jcr/03/0301/S1609945102000096.html
  • Abstract:
    Construction The Earned Value Method (EVM) is considered an advanced project control technique for integration of schedule and cost. However, prevailing project control, including the earned value method, is an effective tool only under the limiting assumption that every activity (or cost account) is independent. EVM lacks flow and value generation concepts in that value is created only if what a customer wants is made when the customer needs it. This paper shows that EVM does not differentiate between value generating work and non-value-generating work. The study suggests a new cost measure, Customer Earned Value (CEV), which can differentiate between value and non-value-generating work. With the use of CEV, managers can get information on work-in-process inventory levels and co-ordination between trades. CEV motivates trades to consider their internal customer's needs, thereby it can contribute to improvement of work flow. The critique of EVM and creation of CEV is part of an on-going research effort, the next step in which will be development of a methodology for implementation of the CEV concept.

Koskela, L, Huovila, P and Leinonene, J (2002) Design management in building construction: From theory to practice. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 1–16.

Miles, R S and Ballard, G (2002) Problems in the interface between mechanical design and construction: A research proposal. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 83–95.

Miller, C J M, Packham, G A and Thomas, B C (2002) Harmonization between main contractors and subcontractors: a prerequisite for lean construction?. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 67–82.

Seydel, A, Wilson, O D and Skitmore, M R (2002) Financial evaluation of waste management methods: a case study. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 167–79.

Singh, A (2002) Lean engineering for mass housing - design, manufacture and site erection. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 97–122.

Whelton, M G and Ballard, G (2002) Decriptive design study: a building facility renewal planning study. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 17–33.