Validation of the research methodology and its results is a fundamental element of the
process of scholarly endeavor. Approaches used for construction engineering and …

Benchmarking key performance areas is key to continual improvement of processes. This
paper focuses on measurement and benchmarking of the preproject-planning process for …

Project controls have traditionally been focused on after-the-fact detection of variances. This
thesis proposes a control system, the Last Planner system, that causes the realization of …

This article presents a generic project risk management process that has been particularized
for construction projects from the point of view of the owner and the consultant who may be …

At the heart of the construction industry are the clients, who initiate and finance construction
projects. The acknowledged importance of clients as the driving force in the construction …

Many accidents occur during construction and maintenance of facilities. Logically, decisions
made during the design and planning of a project can influence workers' safety. The …

The importance of preproject planning in the capital facility delivery process and its potential
impact on project success has long been recognized by industry practitioners. Nevertheless …

It is widely accepted that poor scope definition is one of the leading causes of project failure
in the US construction industry. Many owner and contractor companies understand this …

Purpose Managing mega infrastructure projects (MIPs) is more complex because of time,
size, social, environmental and financial implications. This study aims to address the …

Despite globalisation bringing diverse opportunities for construction firms from developing
countries, executing international construction projects entails many risks. Several past …