Critical path effect based delay analysis method for construction projects

Assessing schedule delay's impact on total project duration to distribute delay liability remains a controversy. None of existing delay analysis methods is perfect because including an element of assumptions, subjective assessment and theoretical projection. Windows-based delay analysis methods are excellent in identifying and measuring construction schedule delays. Based on a previous study identifying potential problems in available windows-based delay analysis methods, this study proposes an innovative windows-based delay analysis method, called the effect-based delay analysis method (the EDAM method). The EDAM method performs delay analysis using extracted windows and determines delay impacts by considering the effects of delays on the critical path(s). According to its application to hypothetical cases and comparisons with other methods, the EDAM method is efficient in delay analysis and effective in solving concurrent delays and determining schedule shortened. The proposed EDAM method is a good alternative for schedule delay analysis for construction projects.     

Enabling and measuring innovation in the construction industry

Innovation is vital to successful, long-term company performance in the construction industry. Understanding the innovation process, how innovation can be enhanced and how it can be measured are key steps to managing and enhancing innovation. The factors that affect innovation on a project were identified, as well as how these factors can be used to measure the level of innovation on a project, and the practices and processes that encourage and facilitate innovative changes. Case studies of construction projects in the United States revealed three necessary components of innovation: idea generation, opportunity and diffusion. A variety of practices are used to optimize each component including support and commitment from the owner/client and firm upper management, workforce and project team integration and diversity. Applying the practices identified in the research leads to enhanced innovation through better communication among project team members, integration of the design and construction disciplines, more efficient designs, development of unique ways of completing work and sharing of the lessons learned. The end result of innovation will be projects that successfully meet and exceed cost, quality, schedule and safety goals.     

国内水泥工业建设项目工程总承包的主要难点与经验

根据工程总承包项目的临时性和唯一性特点,总结多年从事水泥工程总承包项目管理的实践经验,提出了工程总承包项目管理具有共性的主要难点和处理办法。     

浅析影响工程项目建设的要素

结合工程监理经验，分析了影响工程项目建设的平衡与定位两个因素，介绍了做好平衡与定位两项工作应处理好的问题，以避免工程建设损失，促使项目管理更规范化、科学化。     

代建制项目成功因素探析

从政府放权及投建分离、企业的固有实力、企业与各外部组织接口等方面分析了代建制项目的成功因素，推动了代建制在我国工程管理领域的进一步展开。     

苏州市建设工程监理行业发展现状分析及建议

通过对苏州市建设监理企业资质和监理从业人员情况的分析,阐述了苏州市建设工程监理行业发展的现状及存在的问题,提出了苏州市建设监理行业和企业发展的相关建议,以促进苏州市建设工程监理行业健康持续地发展。     

Key knowledge factors in Thai construction practice

This research has mainly focused on the practice of knowledge management in Thai construction projects at the on-site work level. The main objective was to identify whether or not knowledge factors influence on-site execution of works. A combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches was employed. The focus group interview with 16 construction managers was conducted to gather in-depth information related to practice of project knowledge management. This data was used to develop the questionnaire to explore key knowledge factors. The questionnaire was sent to 103 participants in 70 construction projects in Thailand. The survey data were analyzed by factor analytic techniques to identify key knowledge factors influencing on-site construction works. The findings showed that there were six key knowledge factors: (1) visionary leadership, (2) reward or incentive, (3) collaboration, (4) trust, (5) information technology, and (6) individual competency or skills.     

浅论建设工程项目管理与建设工程监理的关系

从涵义、业务范围及相关政策法律和规章等方面探讨了建设工程项目管理与建设工程监理的关系,指出建设工程项目管理代表了工程监理今后的发展方向,应鼓励和支持有条件的监理企业向工程项目管理企业过渡。     

浅谈施工企业的项目管理

通过对施工企业项目管理工作的成绩与存在问题的分析 ,说明深化项目管理体制改革 ,加强对工程项目的基础管理工作是施工企业搞好施工管理的重点。     

网上项目管理在我国建设项目中的应用研究

在大型、复杂的建设项目上传统的项目管理模式的缺点日益凸显,而网上项目管理作为一种新型的项目管理模式,已在国外的许多项目上取得了成功的应用。首先分析网上项目管理的有关概念及其潜在的优势,在此基础上就我国建设项目中开展网上项目管理所面临的问题进行探讨,并提出相应的对策,供我国开展网上项目管理时参考和借鉴。     

谈建筑项目施工中资料管理问题

从建筑项目施工中资料管理的重要性出发,着力分析了目前资料管理中存在的问题,提出了一些加强资料管理的建议,从而使建筑工程技术资料管理更加完善。     

建设工程项目造价管理

建设工程项目造价管理是工程建设过程中的重要部分,造价管理必须贯穿项目各阶段,包括决策设计阶段、项目实施阶段、竣工验收阶段。良好的造价管理可以节约成本、提升利润和缩短工期。文章就工程造价控制的意义和相关措施进行具体分析论述。     

如何加强施工企业项目管理

介绍了项目管理的概念、特点、目标及范围,重点研究了如何加强项目管理,从人员、施工组织、安全质量、成本核算四方面制定具体的管理措施,以保证工程质量,为企业创出更高的效益。     

论建设工程施工项目管理

深入探讨了建设工程施工项目管理,提出了施工项目管理的两个层次,即思想性方法和技术性方法,从组织机构管理、质量管理、成本管理、安全生产与文明施工管理等方面进行了阐述,积累了工程施工项目管理经验。     

Employer-of-choice characteristics in the construction industry

In many countries, ageing populations, skills shortages and increasing inter-sector labour competition has made graduate recruitment and retention a priority in the construction industry. Understanding what constitutes an employer-of-choice in the eyes of graduates is important in meeting this challenge. A survey of 160 undergraduates across 26 international universities concluded that the top three most important workplace characteristics for university students on construction courses are: positive work relationships, being able to learn on the job, and a workplace that is passionate about work. Distinct gender differences were exposed between preferences as were differences in preferences compared to the preferences of graduates in other industries. These findings contribute to our understanding of how students make choices about employers, what factors are important in making those decisions and how these factors vary between different graduate groups. They also contribute to our understanding of how to design better recruitment strategies to attract talent to the construction sector in an environment where demand is anticipated to exceed supply for some time ahead.     

浅谈项目管理在施工过程中的应用

对项目管理的概念进行了概述，介绍了项目经理在施工中的职责，并从合同管理、项目经理的选聘和授权、标后预算等方面对项目管理中的几个关键环节进行了阐述。     

房地产工程建设管理若干问题探讨

本文介绍了房产业开发项目工程建设管理过程中的设计管理、工程质量管理出现常见的问题和改善建议。     

Evaluating schedule delay causes for private participating public construction works under the Build-Operate-Transfer model

Project delivery method of Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) increases the commencement probability of public construction works through private investments. Public construction works worldwide that adopt the BOT model as their project delivery method are increasing gradually. Although many BOT projects have been implemented at various stages, some projects encounter major obstacles for advancement. This study attempts to identify the delay causes in various stages of BOT projects. Opinions of BOT participants’ replies are solicited using two questionnaire surveys. Those outcomes are analyzed using by traditional statistical methods and structural equation modeling method. Study results reveal that the stage of ‘negotiation and signing of concession agreement’ is the most essential stage, in which ‘improper contract planning,’ ‘debt problem’ and ‘uncertainty on political issues and government-finished items’ are the most significant delay causes. Identified causes of delay can be used to prevent the postponement of future BOT projects.     

对施工阶段工程索赔的管理

介绍了工程索赔在施工阶段项目管理中的重要作用,从提高索赔意识,搜集索赔依据,把握索赔时机,及时结算索赔价款等方面分析了做好索赔工作的具体方法,提出索赔是一种保护自身,维护正当权益、有效避免损失、合理增加利润的必备手段。