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Abou-Zeid, A M K (1993) Data flow identification to support project automation/integration and productivity, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.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 Sabah, R (2014) Evaluating the impact of construction risks on project success in the Arabian Gulf region (AGR) construction industry from the perspective of multinational firms, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.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M A (1995) On the development of an integrated system for the automation of on-site reinforced concrete construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.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A I (2001) Profitability of electrical contractors using financial and economical data: The effect of company's size, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Boodai, F J (2014) Achieving construction project success through integration in the project delivery system from an owner's perspective, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Chang, C-K (2004) Quantifying the impact of schedule compression on construction labor productivity, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: duration; construction project; best practice; disputes; productivity; owner; quantification
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/305112936
- Abstract:
The reduction of time available to complete a project is commonly known throughout the construction industry as schedule compression. Schedule compression is a problem because it negatively impacts labor productivity in various ways, and it becomes a source of dispute between the owners and contractors. Exacerbating the problem is the fact that schedule compression is a common occurrence on construction projects. Furthermore, the court recognizes that contractors usually fail to show a cause-effect relationship between the schedule compression and increased cost. Without demonstrating damages and being able to quantify them, the additional cost of lost productivity can not be compensated. The objectives of this research were to investigate and quantify the impact of the three most common schedule compression methods: overtime, overmanning, and shift work on construction labor productivity, and to develop a model that quantifies the total impact of schedule compression on labor productivity at the project level. The first objective was achieved by developing quantification models for each respective method. The second objective was achieved by introducing a quantitative definition of schedule compression that compares actual project duration to its corresponding normal duration for the same type and size of a project, and developing a logistic regression model that determines whether a project was impacted by schedule compression and a quantification model that quantifies the total impact of schedule compression on labor productivity. The application process provided in chapter six and the models developed in this study can provide guidance for contractors and owners and for resolving disputes that arise about lost productivity caused by schedule compression, and best practices provided at the end of this study will identify ways to mitigate productivity loss from schedule acceleration and compression.
Chen, J-H (2003) Litigation prediction model for construction disputes caused by change orders, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Chen, Y (2008) A highway work zone design and traffic management decision system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Chin, C-S (2008) An investigation to improve construction information flows, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , 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.
Daegu, C (2009) Construction information database framework (CIDF) for integrated cost, schedule, and performance control, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.
De Cicco, S (2004) Design and development of an information management system for highway construction specifications, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.
El Asmar, M (2012) Modeling and benchmarking performance for the integrated project delivery (IPD) system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Gunduz, M (2002) Change orders impact assessment for labor intensive construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , 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.
Iskandar, K A S (2018) A new comprehensive mathematical assessment methodology for team collaboration and integration and project performance in healthcare construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , 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.
Lee, T S (1990) Detection of collusion in highway construction contract bidding, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , 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.
Menches, C L (2006) Effect of pre-construction planning on electrical project performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Nassereddine, H M (2019) Design, development and validation of an augmented reality-enabled production strategy process for the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Onaran, B E (1996) The construction of professional identity in architecture and landscape architecture: Convictions about skills, knowledge, and professional roles in design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Paap, K (1999) Masculinity under construction: Gender, class, and race in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Park, H-K (2001) Cash flow forecasting model using moving weights of cost categories for general contractor on jobsite, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Rungjang, K (2013) Public investment for developing port facilities within competitive market, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Schmitt, R L (1998) Development of statistically based methods to determine QC/QA testing levels for hot-mix asphalt construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , 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.
Swider, S C (2008) Behind great walls: Modes of employment among migrant construction workers in China's informal labor market, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , 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.
Yi, J S (2003) CAMP (CAse Matching Prediction): A dynamic forecasting model for periodic expenditures of residential building projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Yoo, Y J (2014) The development of green building performance assessment tool (GBPAT), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.