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Abou-Zeid, A M K (1993) Data flow identification to support project automation/integration and productivity, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Al-Fares, M A (1995) On the development of an integrated system for the automation of on-site reinforced concrete construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Ammar, A I (2001) Profitability of electrical contractors using financial and economical data: The effect of company's size, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Choi, J (2003) Strategic motives underlying M and A transactions in the United States public construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Choi, K (2008) Applications of its archived data for improved highway planning and design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Huang, C-N (2003) Time study on two-echelon supply chain for steel framing construction: Field investigation and networking model simulation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Ibrahim, M W W (2018) Improving project performance by mitigating out-of-sequence work and assessing construction readiness, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Jang, H (2002) Construction material logistics: Project manager level of satisfaction and facilities layout planning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Kang, M M K (2014) Development of an expert system for sustainable pavement preservation strategies (es2p2s), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Kim, S-K (2001) Toward a framework for an intelligent earthwork system (ies), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Koo, K-J (2000) Organizational program management for multiple maintenance projects under multi-trade capacity constraints, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Lee, J C (2010) Evaluating the sustainability of construction with recycled materials, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Lee, S (2000) Spatial model and decentralized path planning for construction automation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Lukito, P K (2000) A framework for environmental monitoring infrastructure investment planning in developing areas, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: personnel; equipment; cost estimating; decision making; estimating; funding; investment; monitoring; purchasing; recruitment; training
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/304637012
- Abstract:
This thesis describes a planning and cost-estimating framework, with supporting computer software, that can be used to improve decision making related to environmental laboratory construction and operation. A spreadsheet program is supported by a database that contains the technical and economic information. The outputs are the resources needed to construct and operate a laboratory to meet a specified mission. The resources include the laboratory budding, furniture, personnel, equipment, and monies need for construction and operation. It is hoped that application of the tool will result in the participating agencies committing all the needed resource over the planned operating lifetime of the project. The obvious use of the planning tool is to develop budgets for construction and operation of a laboratory or a coordinated network of laboratories. Other important uses are to (1) identify special needs for recruitment and training of personnel, especially technicians who can do maintenance and repair of expensive instrumentation, and (2) calculate the per analysis fees that must be charged to recover costs. The tool can be used to develop long-term budgets for the staged development of laboratories. This staging might be to increase the number of analyses performed and the amount of instrumentation according to a program that is realistic given the available funding and availability of technical personnel. The tool can also be used to compare the cost of a centralized laboratory with smaller separated laboratories. A centralized laboratory offers economy-of-scale with respect to laboratory space, equipment, maintenance technicians, purchasing, and other costs. This is balanced against increased travel and costs of collecting samples. Another usefulness of the tools is to plan a large monitoring study (as opposed to planning a laboratory). This planning might be done by a laboratory before it agrees that it can support of proposed monitoring program. Or, it might be done by the monitoring program manager as a means of checking the economic feasibility of the proposed project. *The dissertation includes a CD that is multimedia (contains text and other applications that are not available in a printed format). The CD requires the following applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access 1997.
Rungjang, K (2013) Public investment for developing port facilities within competitive market, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Schwab, A (2000) Management practices in short-term network organizations: The performance impact of the shadow of the future and psychological contracts in the United States movie industry, 1931--1940, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Shr, J-F (1999) Model development for cost-plus-time bidding applied to Florida department of transportation highway construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Sullivan, K T (2004) Quantification of the cumulative impact of change orders on sheet metal labor productivity, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Taha, M A-E (1994) Applying distributed artificial intelligence to the prequalification of construction contractors, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.