by Jeffrey C Kadlowec, Registered Architect The construction industry is complex and fragmented [1] unlike manufacturing which has become well-refined and high-automated. Challenges remain in labor productivity and performance which are result in project changes and delays. This coupled with inconsistency in information and misinterpretation of plans result misunderstanding by stakeholders that negatively impact company profitability and project sustainability. The development, implementation and utilization of building information modeling (BIM) software within the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) sector provides opportunities to increase productivity and efficiency [1]. This technology is changing the way buildings are designed, constructed and operated. It allows.
July 2023
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by Jeffrey C Kadlowec, Registered Architect The construction industry continues to be plagued by poor final quality, large budget overruns, low worker efficiency, high frequency of accidents, and huge amounts of waste [1]. With a continually growing demand, managers must explore new ideas and methods to improve performance. Although parallels to the manufacturing industry are often made, a comparison illustrates the opposite in many key areas. Table 1: Aspects of Manufacturing and Construction [1] To reduce the bottleneck occurring during hand-off of the traditional Design-Bid-Build (DBB) method, the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) was developed to bring contractors and inspectors onboard.
by Jeffrey C Kadlowec, Registered Architect The success of any construction project is dependent on a wide variety of performance indicators. These greatly affect the labor profitability of a construction company making them commonly discussed and well-debated topic [1]. Manufacturing industries are highly standardized and extremely automated under controlled conditions, so comparisons to this sector are not accurate or entirely relevant. The changing site conditions, variety of building trades, and numerous stakeholders with conflicting interests create an environment where strategic management becomes crucial. Productivity has been important to competitiveness and prosperity since the beginning of industrialization [2]. It can be.
