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Abdelgawad, M A M (2011) Hybrid decision support system for risk criticality assessment and risk analysis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Al-Bataineh, M T (2008) Scenario-based planning for tunnelling construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Allouche, E N (2001) A decision-support model for selection of a trenchless construction method, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).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A (2011) Incorporating the effects of complex dynamic interactions in the construction decision making process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Awad, A L S (2012) Intelligent contractor default prediction model for surety bonding in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta.
Azimi, R (2011) An integrated real-time control system for structural steel fabrication projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Chehayeb, N N (1996) Simulation-based project control, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
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A (2007) Simulation-aided framework for assessing the effect of project quality management on construction performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Dissanayake, G M (2006) An integrated computational intelligence framework for construction performance diagnosis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Ekyalimpa, R (2015) A distributed simulation approach for contractor company performance management in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta.
El Ghandour, W (2007) Integrated information-based construction simulation system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).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building framework for early alignment of construction project teams on the extent of their roles and responsibilities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).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modeling and mobile resources planning in construction operations through a simulation driven visualization framework, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).
Fan, H (2007) Leveraging operational data for intelligent decision support in construction equipment management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta (Canada).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).
Liu, J (2018) Dual-level resource-constrained multi-project scheduling framework for prefabrication in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta.
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).
Mohamed, Y (2002) A framework for systematic improvement of construction systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta.
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).
Pereira, E S S (2017) A framework for assessing the safety performance of industrial projects using safety-related measures, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta.
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).
Siu, M F (2016) Development of quantitative methods for project scheduling and workface planning under time-dependent resource constraints, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta.
Soleimanifar, M (2016) Integrated project management framework for a pipe spool fabrication shop, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: accuracy; competitiveness; control system; measurement; benchmarking; cost estimating; fabrication; materials management; pricing; project cost; project planning; scheduling; labour productivity; productivity; estimator; owner; experiment
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- URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/items/497250c2-a1af-43ba-923b-353af08d14c8
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Abstract: Modularization of heavy industrial construction is generally employed in Canada’s oil and gas projects. The concept of modularization is becoming increasingly popular, but this type of work demands accuracy and quality to ensure overall productivity improvement and avoid re-work on site. Construction of industrial modules involves a considerable amount of pre-fabrication of piping spools. The availability of actual labour cost and productivity data is important to accurate pricing and profitable billing but also provides a valid basis for cost estimating on similar projects and for shop production scheduling. Yet of date, the current practice is still largely to utilize industry benchmark data and personal experiences to estimate new jobs, price products and prepare invoices. Visibility into actual labour costs in a timely fashion lends a competitive edge to project planning and control throughout engineering, pricing, estimating and billing activities. The objective of this research study is to automate the collection of actual labour costs which ensures the accuracy of the cost data and improves productivity by eliminating manual paper-and-pen based procedures. A radio frequency-based indoor positioning system was developed and employed for real-time localizing and tracking pipe spool fabrication processes inside a pipe spool fabrication shop. With the enabling technology available, we propose a research framework intended to integrate fabrication process planning and tracking with the drawing and document control system, the materials management system, the labour costing system and the production progress control system. Experiments were conducted inside the fabrication shop of a partner company in order to evaluate the potential and limitations of the proposed research framework. The proposed system is not only able to automatically track actual labour-hours and thus actual labour cost in real-time, it can also provide estimators with precise and accountable labour productivity norms for project cost estimation , if used over a long enough period of time. Moreover, the availability of real-time actual labour-hour information enables us to assess and improve the construction company’s competitiveness through labour productivity benchmarking and production progress measurement. The results from this study will help owners and contractors to understand the variability in process piping estimates and the importance of calibrating existing methods before applying them on real-world projects. This information can also be useful in analyzing the risk associated with the project’s capital costs and resolving estimating issues.
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).
Xie, H (2012) Improving dynamic project control in tunnel construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alberta.
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).