Kanoglu, A (2003) An integrated system for duration estimation in design/build projects and organizations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(4), pp. 272-282. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Overruns to planned schedules are common in civil construction projects worldwide. Yet, the construction industry fails to recognize the criticality of the problem, and while models have been developed, their lack of adequate sophistication fails to alleviate the problem. Additionally, there is resistance from construction professionals to use such models due to the lack of software integration models and modular functionality. This paper presents a performance-based duration estimation model integrated with an automation system model, MITOS - multi-phase integrated automation system, that was designed primarily for design/build firms. An experience-based computational model is used for the estimation of the duration of construction projects and the performance results are discussed.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | architecture; construction industry; design and development; information systems; organizations; time-based management |
| Index terms: | overrun, functionality, computational model, performance-based, information system, construction project, integration, estimation, design and development, integrated system, automation, construction industry, duration, construction professional |
| Subjects: | design methods, modelling and simulation, design features, financial and cost management, performance measurement, production management, automation and robotics, professional development, design process, organizational analysis, project controls, industry analysis, information systems |
| Topics: | Time Control, Organizational Design, Quality Management, Digital Applications, Design Practice, Information Management, Research Practice, Project Management, Cost Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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