Integrating Constructability into Project Development: A Process Approach

Anderson, Sonia R.; Fisher, Deborah J.; Rahman, Suhel P.

doi:10.1061/(asce)0733-9364(2000)126:2(81)

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“…Therefore, the success of RFS fitout, directly and indirectly, depends on the integration of construction knowledge into the project delivery. Constructability is portrayed as integrating construction knowledge, resources, technology and experience into the engineering and design of a project (Anderson et al, 2000). Accordingly, constructability is the most appropriate construction management approach for integrating these recognized factors into the project delivery.…”

Section: Constructability Studymentioning

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Factors influencing the implementation of the raised floor system in Australian office buildings

Zhang

Yang

2006

Construction Management and Economics

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Raised floor systems (RFS) were initially developed for computer room applications. As an alternative for general office space fitout, they have not been widely accepted, particularly in Australia. Despite the potential exhibited, such as improved ventilation and air quality when used with underfloor sub-systems, and the flexibility for office space reconfiguration, RFS implementation had encountered problems, ranging from the excessive costs perceived by owners and developers, to the lack of technical expertise among builders and contractors on the installation of RFS and specialized components. In the research work reported in this article, these problems were identified together with the highlighting of 44 Significant Influence Factors (SIFs). This was achieved through RFS product study, questionnaire survey, interviews and site observations. These SIFs and problems were then amplified in the research by industry focus groups and life cycle cost comparison between RFS and ceiling based fitout methods. The resulting 36 Project Level Critical Factors (PLCFs) pertaining to fitout design, construction, operation and maintenance were then considered in a constructability study, which established an integrated constructability framework for RFS fitout implementation, the most appropriate contracting strategy, and a process-based model for RFS product selection under local conditions. A set of guidelines that recommend main activities and subsidiary tasks through five stages of RFS project implementation was also presented. These findings will contribute to improved awareness, adoption rate and implementation efficiency of RFS fitout in the Australian office building industry.Australia, constructability, fitout, office building, raised floor system,

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Section: Constructability Studymentioning

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Factors influencing the implementation of the raised floor system in Australian office buildings

Zhang

Yang

2006

Construction Management and Economics

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“…In this context, Anderson et al (2000) state that once the contractor is awarded the project, field constructability can be initiated. Some steps that are recommended by Anderson et al (2000) include: recognise the constructability team, review and modify the constructability procedures for construction, review the plans and specifications, and recommend field changes from a preconstruction review.…”

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“…Some steps that are recommended by Anderson et al (2000) include: recognise the constructability team, review and modify the constructability procedures for construction, review the plans and specifications, and recommend field changes from a preconstruction review.…”

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Evaluation of the role of the contractor’s personnel in enhancing the project constructability

Nima¹,

Abdul‐Kadir

Jaafar

2001

Structural Survey

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Contractors’ personnel play a prominent role in enhancing the constructability of facilities design, construction and assessment. Looks at the constructability concepts identified by the Construction Industry Institute at Austin, Texas (CII) and represents and describes the constructability concepts in relation to contractors’ personnel. Discusses the role of each of them in enhancing constructability of facilities projects. Concludes that a set of obligations are the answer to the question of “How can the contractor’s personnel enhance the project constructability?”.

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“…Constructability theory has, however, developed to a project concept that is applicable and that offers advantages during the whole construction process [CII, 1992], [Anderson et al, 2000].…”

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A Construction Process Model for Implementing Constructability in Construction

Langkemper

Al-Jibouri²,

Reymen³

2003

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC)

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ABSTRACT:In construction, failure of design professionals to consider how a builder will implement the design can result in scheduling problems, cost escalation, delays and disputes during the construction process. The integration of construction knowledge and experience during planning and design is termed here as 'constructability'. Though many design professionals in the Netherlands may informally apply such concept in their works, most design firms however have no formal constructability programmes or procedures in their planning and design activities. This paper describes a construction process model that has been developed for an engineering firm in the Netherlands in order to implement constructability as a formal programme during its design processes of urban construction projects. The paper describes current problems in urban construction projects and presents a new design model including a constructability programme. The usefulness of the model is validated using opinions of industry professionals. Conclusions on the usefulness of the process model for improving the design process are drawn.

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Integrating Constructability into Project Development: A Process Approach

Cited by 35 publications

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Factors influencing the implementation of the raised floor system in Australian office buildings

Factors influencing the implementation of the raised floor system in Australian office buildings

Evaluation of the role of the contractor’s personnel in enhancing the project constructability

A Construction Process Model for Implementing Constructability in Construction

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