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Abdelgawad, M A M (2011) Hybrid decision support system for risk criticality assessment and risk analysis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Al-Bataineh, M T (2008) Scenario-based planning for tunnelling construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Allouche, E N (2001) A decision-support model for selection of a trenchless construction method, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Alvanchi, A (2011) Incorporating the effects of complex dynamic interactions in the construction decision making process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Azimi, R (2011) An integrated real-time control system for structural steel fabrication projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Chehayeb, N N (1996) Simulation-based project control, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: personnel; construction project; cost control; critical path method; feedback; programming; project control; scheduling; simulation
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/230993257
- Abstract:
Construction projects rarely proceed exactly as planned due to the conditions under which projects are implemented. The need for short term interval planning, long term planning, efficient progress reporting, and effective feedback mechanisms has, for a long time, been recognized by contractors. Short term planning involves numerous detailed activities showing interactions of resources, required quantities, expected production rates, and personnel involved. On the other hand, incorporating many detailed activities in a schedule places an overburden on management as related to the time and cost required to update the plans during project execution. This thesis describes the development of the SimCon (SIMulation-based project CONtrol) system that is geared towards (1) providing the capability to report project progress by exception in order to minimize data input and to generate variance analysis reports based on significant deviations, (2) providing planning facilities at multiple levels in such a manner that incorporates the dynamic nature of a construction process and its complex interrelated components, and (3) providing methods for better project control. New simulation constructs are developed to store project progress information, simplify the logical linking of simulation processes, and calculate various statistics. SimCon is implemented in a production breakdown structure by identifying cost control centers at the top of the hierarchy, followed by location breakdown centers and then construction process centers. Construction process centers are defined at various location centers and linked to each other using continuous and single production links that provide a more accurate representation of activity sequencing than traditional scheduling methods such as the critical path method. The computer prototype SimCon is implemented using object oriented concepts, event driven programming, relational database, and a simulation program language.
Corona Suarez, G A (2007) Simulation-aided framework for assessing the effect of project quality management on construction performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Dissanayake, G M (2006) An integrated computational intelligence framework for construction performance diagnosis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
El Ghandour, W (2007) Integrated information-based construction simulation system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Elbarkouky, M M G (2010) A fuzzy consensus building framework for early alignment of construction project teams on the extent of their roles and responsibilities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
ElNimr, A A (2011) Enhancing space modeling and mobile resources planning in construction operations through a simulation driven visualization framework, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Fan, H (2007) Leveraging operational data for intelligent decision support in construction equipment management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Hajjar, D (1999) A unified modeling methodology for simulation-based planning of construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Hasan, M S (2013) Decision support system for crane selection and location optimization on construction sites, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Inyang, N I (2013) A framework for ergonomic assessment of residential construction tasks, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Langevine, R (2006) A decision support system for the maintenance management of buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Lu, M (2000) Productivity studies using advanced ANN models, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Mah, D E (2011) Framework for rating the sustainability of the residential construction practice, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Manavazhi, M R (1998) A configuration-based modeling methodology for the automated generation of simulation models in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Mao, X (2008) The framework of TRIZ-enhanced-value engineering analysis and its knowledge management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Moghadam, M (2014) Lean-mod: An approach to modular construction manufacturing production efficiency improvement, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Moghani, E (2013) A simulation-based framework for as-built documentation of construction process and product information, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Mogollon, J D M (2009) Automation of design and drafting for wood frame structures and construction waste minimization, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Nassar, N K (2005) An integrated framework for evaluation, forecasting and optimization of performance of construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Olearczyk, J (2010) Crane lifting operation planning and lifted object spatial trajectory analysis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Saba, F (2012) A semantic-driven framework for facilitating reusability and interoperability of construction simulation modeling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Salem, O M (1999) Infrastructure construction and rehabilitation: Risk-based life cycle cost analysis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Shaheen, A A-H I (2005) A framework for integrating fuzzy set theory and discrete event simulation in construction engineering, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Shahin, A A (2007) A framework for cold weather construction simulation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Sharma, V (2010) Asset levels of service-based decision support system for municipal infrastructure investment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Song, L (2004) Productivity modeling for steel fabrication projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Taghaddos, H (2010) Developing a generic resource allocation framework for construction simulation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Van Tol, A A (2005) Agent embedded simulation modeling framework for construction engineering and management applications, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Wang, P (2006) Production-based large scale construction simulation modeling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Xie, H (2011) Improving dynamic project control in tunnel construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Xu, J (2001) CAD-based integrated simulation environment (CAD-ise), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Younes, B (2013) A framework for invoice management in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Yu, H (2010) An integrated approach toward lean for production homebuilders, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Zhang, X (2006) Toward innovative and efficient infrastructure delivery, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).