Sheikhkhoshkar, M; Bril El Haouzi, H; Aubry, A and Hamzeh, F (2024) An advanced exploration of functionalities as the underlying principles of construction control metrics. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13(3), pp. 644-676. ISSN 2046-6099
Abstract
Purpose: In academics and industry, significant efforts have been made to lead planners and control teams in evaluating project performance and control. In this context, numerous control metrics have been devised and put into practice, often with little emphasis on analyzing their underlying concepts. To cover this gap, this research aims to identify and analyze a holistic list of control metrics and their functionalities in the construction industry. Design/methodology/approach: A multi-step analytical approach was conducted to achieve the study’s objectives. First, a holistic list of control metrics and their functionalities in the construction industry was identified. Second, a quantitative analysis based on social network analysis (SNA) was implemented to discover the most important functionalities. Findings: The results revealed that the most important control metrics' functionalities (CMF) could differ depending on the type of metrics (lagging and leading) and levels of control. However, in general, the most significant functionalities include managing project progress and performance, evaluating the look-ahead level’s performance, measuring the reliability and stability of workflow, measuring the make-ready process, constraint management and measuring the quality of construction flow. Originality/value: This research will assist the project team in getting a comprehensive sensemaking of planning and control systems and their functionalities to plan and control different dynamic aspects of the project.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | control metrics; functionality; lean construction; production control; project planning; social network analysis |
| Index terms: | construction industry, project team, planner, project performance, production control, workflow, quantitative analysis, project planning, methodology, exploration, control system, stability, functionality, social network analysis, sensemaking, lean construction |
| Subjects: | control systems, profession, data analysis and analytics, project delivery, environmental resource management, design features, monitoring and control, project management theory and practice, management, structural engineering, research methods, industry analysis, building construction, cognitive psychology |
| Topics: | Site Management, Design Practice, Roles and Professions, Sustainability, Business Strategy, Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Project Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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