Jarkas, A M (2017) Beamless or beam-supported building floors: Is buildability knowledge the missing link to improving productivity? Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(3), pp. 537-552. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
An investigation of the impact of beamless and beam-supported building floors on formwork labour productivity presents guidance to estimators and project managers for reasonable cost estimation, effective planning and efficient labour utilisation.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | efficiency; buildability; building floors; formwork; labour productivity; reinforced concrete construction |
| Index terms: | buildability, investigation, formwork, building floor, estimator, productivity, reinforced concrete construction, efficiency, beam, labour utilization, labour productivity, project manager, cost estimating |
| Subjects: | architectural elements, financial and cost management, performance management, management, data collection methods, profession, structural engineering, design efficiency, building construction |
| Topics: | Quality Management, Site Management, Business Strategy, Human Resources, Cost Management, Construction Technology, Engineering Principles, Design Practice, Research Practice, Roles and Professions |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCA |
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